Everything you’ve been told about success is probably wrong.

In this solo episode, I cut through the self-help noise and get real about the biggest lies people believe about success, identity, and clarity. Society has trained us to chase titles, status, and validation—but none of that actually leads to fulfillment.

You are not your job.
Success is not about status.
And clarity? It doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from doing.

I break down what real success actually looks like, why so many people feel lost, and how to stop getting caught in the trap of waiting for the “perfect” plan. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re on the right path, this episode will shift your perspective and give you the mindset shift you actually need.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why success has nothing to do with status or job titles.
• How to redefine success so it actually aligns with your values.
• Why clarity comes from action, not thinking yourself in circles.
• How social media warps your perception of success.
• The danger of perfectionism and how it kills progress.
• Why asking "Who do I want to be?" is more powerful than “What do I want to do?”

Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: The Lies We’ve Been Told
02:49 – Reframing Success: Beyond Status
10:09 – Identity: You Are More Than Your Job
12:11 – The Myth of Clarity: Stop Overthinking and Just Do It

Sound Bites:

• "Success does not mean status."
• "Who do you want to be?"
• "Just do stuff."

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