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Podcast: The Strong Life Project Podcast
Episode: EP 3326 If you hold the chicken too tight you'll kill it
Description: Control can feel like safety—but gripping too tightly can destroy the very thing you're trying to protect. In this episode of The Strong Life Project, Shaun O'Gorman unpacks the high-performance trap of overcontrol, whether it's in business, leadership, relationships, or personal growth. When you suffocate outcomes with fear and force, you kill creativity, trust, and connection. High performers know when to lead with strength—and when to let go. Key Takeaways: • Why overcontrol leads to burnout, frustration, and poor results • How fear of failure drives micromanagement and overthinking • The leadership shift from...