Want success that fuels you — not drains you? 🚀 In this conversation, Dorota Kosiorek (neuroscience coach, ex-consultant) explains how she hit the “success wall,” rewired her high-achiever brain, and designed a version of success that brings peace and productivity.

John Suzuki sits down with Dorota Kosiorek — a former consultant turned neuroscience coach for high achievers — to unpack the mental tools that let you keep winning without burning out. Over 13+ years in high-pressure corporate & startup roles Dorota discovered achievement without peace isn’t success. In this episode we cover practical brain training exercises, the power of one-word shifts, mental rehearsal used by elite athletes, and how to build boundaries and routines that protect your energy.

Inside this conversation you’ll learn:

1. Why the words “have to” vs “get to” change how your brain experiences work. 2. How the prefrontal cortex explains why mornings are prime for deep work. 3. Simple, science-backed exercises (mental rehearsal, visualization) to build confidence and skill. 4. How to use the 80/20 rule to stop perfecting low-value tasks and focus on what moves the needle. 5. Practical steps to say “no,” set boundaries, and rehearse difficult conversations. 6. Why adding the word “yet” unlocks a growth mindset for high achievers.

💡 Key Takeaways:

1. Reframe language: swap “I have to” → “I get to” (and add “yet” to limiting beliefs). 2. Prioritize deep work in the morning — your prefrontal cortex is freshest then. 3. Train your brain like an athlete: mental rehearsal builds confidence and improves performance. 4. Use the 80/20 rule to focus energy on the 20% that creates 80% of value. 5. Start small with daily micro-practices to build sustainable change (boundaries, visualization, morning rituals).

Connect with Doroa: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorotakosiorek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbydorota/ Facebook: https://www.ook: facebook.com/dorota.kosiorek.56/

If this episode helped you rethink success, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with a high achiever who needs this. Comment below: what one word will you change today — “have” → “get” or add “yet”?