You sit more than you think—and it’s costing you more than you know.

In this eye-opening episode of Quest for Success, Dr. Jerry Cunningham reveals why sitting has been called “the new smoking” and how it’s quietly draining your energy, focus, and leadership potential. Drawing from psychology, brain science, and real-world experience, this episode uncovers the surprising truth about modern inactivity and what you can do to break free from it.

You’ll hear the story of a high-achieving entrepreneur whose health and career were nearly derailed by something we all do daily… and you’ll walk away with simple, powerful strategies to reclaim your momentum without overhauling your life.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, sluggish, or just out of rhythm, this episode will help you stand up...physically, mentally, and spiritually.

🔹 Hosted by Dr. Jerry Cunningham, psychologist and best-selling author of the Quest for Success series.
🔹 Learn more at www.Quest-Success.com
🔹 Books available on Amazon – just search “Dr. Jerry Cunningham.”

ADDITIONAL SOURCES FOR DEEPER RESEARCH:

1. Dr. James Levine (Mayo Clinic) – The physician who coined the phrase “Sitting is the new smoking.” His research on NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) is foundational.
2. "Deskbound" by Dr. Kelly Starrett – Practical strategies for combating sedentary office life.
3. The American Journal of Epidemiology – Studies on prolonged sitting and mortality risks.
4. Harvard Health Publishing – Overview of the risks of sedentary behavior and tips to increase movement.
5. YouTube – Look up “Dr. Rangan Chatterjee movement routines” for short health movement tips that can be embedded in episodes or reels.

In today’s culture, ambition is often worn like a badge of honor. We’re told to hustle harder, climb faster, and never stop grinding. But what happens when that same ambition starts to pull us away from who we truly are?

In this episode of Quest for Success, Dr. Jerry Cunningham explores the delicate balance between chasing success and staying grounded in your values. It’s a real talk about what happens when ambition becomes your identity and how to recognize the signs before it costs you more than it's worth.

This isn’t about giving up on goals. It’s about making sure the pursuit of success doesn’t sabotage your integrity, relationships, or peace of mind. You’ll walk away with clarity, encouragement, and practical ways to keep your drive aligned with your deeper purpose.

Follow now and share this with someone who’s chasing big dreams but needs a reminder to stay rooted. For more, visit www.Quest-Success.com.

📚Additional Sources to Enrich the Episode:

Books:

• Give and Take by Adam Grant — explores how givers, takers, and matchers succeed differently in business and life.
• The Road to Character by David Brooks — great insight into how we can build moral depth alongside achievement.
• Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink — foundational research on internal vs. external motivation.

Academic Research:

• Judge, T. A., & Kammeyer-Mueller, J. D. (2007). “Personality and career success: A review and research agenda.” Journal of Management.
• Baumeister, R. F., et al. (1998). "Ego depletion: Is the active self a limited resource?" Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Articles & Websites:

• Harvard Business Review: “The Problem with Being Too Driven”
• Greater Good Science Center: www.greatergood.berkeley.edu (search “ambition and morality”)

In this powerful Legacy Behind the Legend episode of the Quest for Success Podcast, Dr. Jerry Cunningham—psychologist and author of the Quest for Success series—takes you on a journey into the extraordinary life of a woman who was born into bondage but refused to let chains define her.

Known here only as “the Preacher” her story is one of grit, moral courage, and an unshakable conviction that truth must be spoken, even when it costs everything. From escaping slavery with nothing but faith, to winning a landmark court case as the first Black woman to successfully challenge a white man in court, to standing before Abraham Lincoln himself, her life is a blueprint for speaking up when silence is easier.

You’ll walk away inspired to live with conviction, stand for what’s right, and understand that you don’t need a title to make a difference—you need courage.

Listen now, and discover the legacy behind the legend.

Visit www.Quest-Success.com to learn more. Dr. Cunningham’s books are available on Amazon—just search Dr. Jerry Cunningham.