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113. Redefining Success in Midlife: Why Chasing More Won't Make You Happier | Replay
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Topics Discussed: Midlife success, redefine success, fulfillment in midlife, chasing goals, personal satisfaction, self-worth
✨ Show Notes:
In midlife, many high-achieving women realize something startling: they’ve checked all the boxes—but still feel unfulfilled.
In this thoughtful and powerful episode of The School of Midlife podcast, Laurie Reynoldson explores a critical question: What does success actually mean to you?
Spoiler: it’s not your job title. It’s not your paycheck. And it’s definitely not keeping up with the neighbors on Instagram.
Laurie shares:
- Why societal definitions of success are keeping women stuck in a cycle of chasing and disappointment
- How moving the goalposts keeps you from ever feeling "enough"
- The deep importance of creating your own definition of success
- How self-worth and fulfillment are inside jobs—not tied to accolades or approval
- The story of the fisherman and the businessman (and why it perfectly illustrates the trap we fall into)
If you’ve ever wondered “Shouldn’t I feel happier by now?” or “Is this all there is?”, this episode will help you stop chasing someone else’s version of success—and start living life on your own terms.
🛑 Key Takeaways:
- Success is an inside job, not an external validation.
- If you don't define success for yourself, society will—and you'll never feel "done."
- Simplicity is powerful: true success is often living the life you already have (but on purpose).
- Stop moving the goalposts and start celebrating what already makes you fulfilled.
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💬 Listener Love:
“This episode changed how I see my life. I already had what I was chasing.”
“Laurie’s fisherman story was a gut-punch. So good.”
“A must-listen if you feel stuck chasing success that never feels like enough.”
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