#39 Achievement Demands Sacrifice, But You’re Sacrificing The Wrong Stuff

Are you sacrificing the right things on your path to success?In this thought-provoking episode, Greg Denning explores one of life’s most powerful truths — there can be no achievement without sacrifice. But too often, good people sacrifice the wrong things — their health, family, values, or spirituality — in the name of success.Greg shares stories, insights, and timeless wisdom from great men and women who achieved incredible things… and from those who lost everything that mattered along the way. You’ll learn how to identify what’s truly worth sacrificing, how to protect what must never be traded, and how to align your daily choices with your deepest priorities.If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and family, or wondered how to pursue greatness without losing your soul, this episode will show you how to sacrifice wisely—so you can live, love, and lead with integrity and joy.Key Takeaways✅ Every accomplishment requires sacrifice—so choose what to sacrifice carefully.✅ Never sacrifice your values, health, family, or spirituality for success.✅ You prove your priorities with your actions, not your intentions.✅ Replace laziness, fear, and distraction with discipline and purpose.✅ True success is becoming the kind of person who can achieve and remain good.Memorable Quotes🗣 “There can be no accomplishment and no achievement without sacrifice.”🗣 “You prove your priorities with your actions.”🗣 “Never sacrifice your soul for whales—or for anything less than what truly matters.”🗣 “The level of your attainment will always match the level of your sacrifice.”🗣 “Be on your own list of people who are both good and great.”RESOURCES:Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey.How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids)Rachel’s ⁠⁠Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms⁠⁠Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@worldschoolfamily⁠ or ⁠@greg.denning⁠Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!Get Rachel's ⁠⁠Family Systems & Charts⁠⁠Get Rachel’s Extraordinary Family Life PlannerJOIN GREG'S 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and TribeGather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in Portugal