Beats Working: Winning The Game of Work · 2026-04-20 · 54 min
What if the success you’ve been chasing… was never yours to begin with? In this episode, Dan T. Rogers sits down with Molly Thompson to explore the shift from externally defined success to internally aligned impact. From burnout and misalignment to building a business rooted in purpose, Molly shares how learning to work with herself, not against herself, changed everything. Takeaways: Success that looks good on paper can still feel empty if it isn’t aligned. Fighting your natural wiring leads to burnout - alignment creates momentum. Impact > output: meaningful work starts with who you’re helping, not what you’re selling. Most people don’t lack productivity - they lack connection to purpose. Saying “no” to misaligned opportunities is a powerful growth strategy. Timestamps: [02:00] - “Success that looked right… but felt wrong” [03:20] - ADHD diagnosis and seeing in color [06:00] - Career success that felt empty [10:00] - From results-driven to impact-driven work [15:00] - Why not everyone is the right client [24:00] - “Turning energy into impact” explained [26:00] - You’re not broken, you’re wired differently Resources & Links: -Dan T. Rogers: Bio
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