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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