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Australian millionaire Mark Bouris shares his secret health battle
May 15, 2025
Australian millionaire and entrepreneur Mark Bouris has recalled the moment he hit rock bottom after he pushed himself so hard it landed him in hospital.
The high-profile businessman and media personality, 67, is the founder of Wizard Home Loans and the chairman of mortgage-broking business Yellow Brick Road.
He also hosts two podcasts, Straight Talk and The Mentor, where he interviews leading entrepreneurs, business figures, and politicians.
In a candid blog post this week, Bouris wrote that he had learnt the value of hard work from his father, but that same drive had almost destroyed him in 2009.
He reflected on the dangers of burnout, admitting that despite his success, he had paid the price of ignoring the warning signs.
'I didn't slow down. I thought I didn't have a choice,' he wrote.
'I worked myself into the ground, and it landed me in hospital with a serious illness.'
That experience, he said, changed his view point forever.
'That was a wake-up call,' he wrote.
'I'm sure you've also heard stories of people suffering serious physical and mental consequences from burnout. I became one of them.'
Now, Bouris advocates for sustainable performance and health in his industry by urging entrepreneurs to treat themselves as their most valuable asset.
In his article, Bouris stressed that success isn't about working 24/7, it's about working smart, maintaining discipline, and knowing when to stop.
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