The Dark Side Of Ambition (PART 2) - EP 209

Ambition is essential if you want to build something that lasts. It’s what drives legacy, growth, and impact—but if you’re not careful, it can also destroy your health, relationships, and identity. In this episode, we’re talking about the double-edged sword of ambition. We’re pulling back the curtain on what happens when you let the hustle take over your life, and sharing real stories about burnout, identity loss, and the price we’ve paid trying to chase more, do more, and be more. This isn’t about quitting ambition—it’s about managing it, so it doesn’t manage you.

We also dive into how we keep our ambition in check with habits that ground us—whether that’s working out, spending intentional time with our kids, or unplugging to recharge. We talk about how our ambition has evolved over time and how our definitions of success have shifted. It’s not just about being busy anymore—it’s about being effective. And we reflect on the identity traps that come when your worth is tied too closely to what you achieve, instead of who you are becoming in the process.

This episode is for every entrepreneur who’s felt like ambition is both the engine and the enemy. We’re here to say: it doesn’t have to be that way. Ambition, when aligned with purpose, can fuel you instead of drain you. But only if you build the right systems, habits, and self-awareness around it.

Welcome to The Spinoso Podcast hosted by CEO, doctor, comic book geek, and car guy, Alex Spinoso. I help people and companies grow, especially in the medical business. While my experience and expertise is in scaling all types of medical businesses to 7, 8, 9-figures or more, I can be a mentor to anyone who wants to take ownership of their lives, become a better leader at home and at work, and overcome any obstacle that stands in their way.

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