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What if losing $2 million was the wake-up call that saved your life? Dan Murray-Serter thought business success would cure his depression. Instead, it nearly destroyed him. In this episode, Adrian Wells explores the brutal reality of entrepreneurial burnout and the science-backed strategies that actually work when your mind turns against you. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 70% of people with depression struggle with insomnia (and how to break this cycle tonight) • The 15-minute morning habit that improves sleep quality by 40% within one week • How "cognitive offloading" reduces anxiety by 23% without medication or therapy • The surprising link between remote work and the 65% spike in burnout rates since 2020 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who's ever wondered if there's a smarter way to handle stress, sleepless nights, or that voice in your head that won't quit. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the $2M mistake that changed everything [01:45] Why successful entrepreneurs have higher depression rates [03:30] The sleep-depression cycle that traps high performers [05:15] Morning sunlight: the free therapy session hiding in plain sight [07:00] Cognitive offloading explained (write it down, calm your mind) [09:30] Remote work's hidden mental health crisis [11:15] Three actions you can take before bed tonight 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: depression, burnout, anxiety, insomnia, mental health, entrepreneurship, sleep science, cognitive offloading, remote work stress

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