What if success didn’t have to cost your happiness?

In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, hosts Rudi & Aniston Riekstins welcome Cary Jack—lifestyle entrepreneur, host of The Happy Hustle Podcast, and founder of The Happy Hustle—for a powerful conversation about redefining success on your own terms.

Cary shares the pivotal moment when he walked away from a seven-figure tech deal, realizing that external achievement without internal alignment leads to burnout and emptiness. From living abroad in Thailand to building a life rooted in purpose, service, and community, Cary introduces his “Happy Hustle” philosophy—a way of pursuing ambition without sacrificing well-being.

You’ll also be introduced to Cary’s Soul Mapping framework, a practical tool designed to help you assess alignment across the most important areas of life, including health, relationships, service, and meaningful work. Together, Rudi and Cary explore how gratitude, intentional habits, and authentic connection create a life that feels truly successful—inside and out.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning traditional success, navigating burnout, or seeking fulfillment beyond money and status.

🎧 YOU’LL DISCOVER

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  Why chasing “more” often leads to less fulfillment

  
  


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  What inspired Cary to walk away from a seven-figure tech opportunity

  
  


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  The meaning behind the Happy Hustle philosophy

  
  


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  How to balance ambition with mental, emotional, and physical well-being

  
  


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  The role of selfless service in creating joy and purpose

  
  


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  Cary’s Soul Mapping framework for evaluating life alignment

  
  


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  The ten key areas that define a balanced, fulfilled life

  
  


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  How gratitude and contentment shift your experience of success

  
  


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  Why community and masterminds accelerate personal growth

  
  


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  Practical steps to pursue success without burnout

  
  

🎙️ TAKEAWAYS

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  True success is alignment, not accumulation

  
  


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  Ambition and well-being don’t have to be in conflict

  
  


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  Burnout is often a signal of misalignment, not failure

  
  


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  Selfless service creates meaning and fulfillment

  
  


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  Gratitude is an antidote to the endless pursuit of “more”

  
  


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  Community and support are essential for sustainable growth

  
  


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  Intentional habits shape long-term happiness

  
  


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  Soul Mapping helps identify blind spots and areas for growth

  
  


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  Fulfillment comes from purpose-driven action

  
  


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  You don’t need to abandon success—just redefine it