In this episode, I had the pleasure of discussing midlife fulfillment with Bernie Borges, host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. 

We discussed the difference between happiness & fulfilment, the most common misconception about midlife, and 2 things that you can do right now to feel more fulfilled.

If you're seeking greater fulfillment in your midlife season, this conversation is definitely one you won't want to miss.

I encourage you to check out episode 66 of Bernie's “Midlife Fulfilled” podcast, where I went as a guest and opened up by discussing my “before fulfilment” to “after fulfilment” story.

If you enjoy Personal Development Mastery podcast, I am sure you will find value in Bernie's “Midlife Fulfilled” podcast!

Listen to my appearance at Bernie’s podcast, where I spoke about my BF (before fulfilment) to AF (after fulfilment) story:

https://midlifefulfilled.com/podcast/from-dentist-to-podcasting-a-journey-to-personal-development-mastery/

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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦

* Midlife fulfilment and midlife seasons

* Midlife is widely misunderstood as a “midpoint” in life

* The 3 phases of life: youth, midlife and end of life

* Youth up about 30, Midlife= adulting, End of life= when health declines, near death

* The distinction between happiness and fulfilment

* The U-curve of happiness

* The 2 reasons why people feel happy again after their 40s

* Can you be happy without fulfilment?

* The role career plays in fulfilment

* Fulfilment and self-actualisation 

* Reflect on your own life, become more self-aware

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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦

0:04:52 - Seeking Fulfillment in Midlife 

0:09:07 - The Happiness U Curve 

0:14:41 - Exploring the Difference Between Happiness and Fulfillment

0:17:52 - Knowing Your Values and Self Awareness 

0:22:35 - Life in Your Forties 

0:25:20 - Fulfillment in Midlife: Examples from Guests on the Podcast

0:28:10 - Achieving Dreams and Letting Go

0:33:40 - The Misconception of Midlife

0:39:29 - Actionable steps to Achieving Fulfillment in Life

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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘

“Don’t be afraid to fail, because you’re going to learn a lot from failure - it’s going to make you stronger and better.”

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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦

Listen to Bernie’s podcast, Midlife Fulfilled: https://midlifefulfilled.com/

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