TL;DR:
Think your drive to fix, perfect, and push is just “how you are”? It might actually be Fight Mode—a hidden stress pattern hijacking your nervous system. In this post (and podcast series), we unpack how high performers get stuck in survival mode—and how to shift out of it.
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Part 1: Fight Mode at Work – Perfectionism, Pressure & The High-Performer Stress Trap
I used to think I was just wired this way.
The one who triple-checked the work.
Jumped in to fix problems before anyone asked.
Held it all together—even when I was falling apart inside.
I wore “high performer” like a badge of honor.
Until I realized I wasn’t thriving.
I was surviving.
This is Part 1 of a 3-part series I’m calling "Survival Mode: The Patterns Behind Your Behavior"—inspired by the work I do every day helping people uncover the hidden stress patterns that silently run their lives and leadership. We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into Fight Mode, through the lens of modern work and perfectionism.
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