# @thekristinericksen on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Decb6TsiVwv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71543163-thekristinericksen-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-10-13T18:23:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kristin Ericksen | Peak Performance Coach (@thekristinericksen) — https://gondola.cc/thekristinericksen

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“You’re killing it!”

But what if it’s killing YOU?

Years ago, I had the privilege of working with Linda Hamilton, the iconic star of Terminator 2.

The world saw a superstar with muscles for days. EVERYONE wanted those Linda Hamilton shoulders! 💪

What they didn’t see was the toll it was taking on her body.

So I told her something most high performers don’t want to hear.

REST.

Thankfully, she listened.🙏

Because strength without stability isn’t sustainable. 🙅🏻‍♀️

And here’s what I’ve learned after decades of working with high performers…

Just because someone LOOKS strong doesn’t mean they’re not struggling.

It’s 2 a.m. You’re wide awake, anxious about things outside your control.

Hours later, you’re leading, delivering, smiling and showing up like everything is FINE. (The hardest word in the dictionary to define 😔)

Everyone thinks you’re crushing it.

But inside you’re wondering…

“Does anyone realize what it’s costing me to keep showing up?”

I’ve been that person.

During my Soul Talk at @seedinggreatness , I shared a season of my own life that almost killed me. Literally.

It changed how I look at peak performance.

Success isn’t just about what you PRODUCE. It’s about what it COSTS you to keep producing.

Your health? Your peace? Your relationships?

That’s why your Return on Energy matters.

Because success that costs you everything isn’t success worth celebrating. 👎 

💔Have you ever looked like you were thriving while silently struggling?

Let’s talk about it in the comments.

🎤 Bringing this conversation to workplaces and stages. DM STAGE for speaking details.

Energy is the first currency. Everything else is just an exchange.

#PeakPerformance #Leadership #ReturnOnEnergy #KeynoteSpeaker

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