The Normal 40 Podcast

#55: The Next Chapter: Overcoming Guilt, Finding Clarity, and Building Legacy


Listen Later

Feeling stuck at the peak of your success?

In this raw and energizing kickoff to Season 2, Lon Stroschein and Adam Eaton dive deep into the emotional crossroads elite performers face when they least expect it.

They unravel the "Eight Universal Struggles" of transition and share their proven process to help you trade comfort for clarity and reclaim your best days ahead.

If you've ever wondered, "What's next for me?"—this episode is your guide.

Welcome to Season 2! Here's an episode Summary:
Lon and Adam kick off Season 2 with a classic "ramble" that includes introspection and actionable wisdom. Reflecting on Lon's transformative journey—from public company executive to lifestyle engineer—they set the stage for a season full of candid conversations and valuable insights. In this episode, the duo digs into:
  1. The Eight Universal Struggles: Lon distills lessons from over 700 Rambles, identifying eight struggles elite performers face: risk/reward, time, health, money, identity, relationships, control, and legacy.
  2. The Trade: Understand that transformation doesn't always mean a total overhaul. Sometimes, it's about re-engineering your life to align with your values.
  3. Shame, Guilt & Frustration: Addressing the unique pain of "having it all but feeling so little" and reframing self-doubt as the first step to change.
  4. Relationships & Communication: Being honest with your spouse and loved ones about your journey to self-discovery is crucial.
  5. The APA Framework: Accept your feelings, Permit yourself to act on them, and take small, visible steps forward.
Key Takeaways:
  • Transformation doesn't need to be radical; it can start by identifying the "ingredients" of your ideal life.
  • Success isn't just about external achievements but internal alignment and meaningful relationships.
  • Lon's "Normal 40" is about helping high-achievers tap into their backstory to chart the path forward.
What's Next?
Lon and Adam invite you to join the growing Normal 40 community to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether through a free Ramble, Lon's Insider group, or his bestselling book The Trade, this episode is a call to action to start designing your next chapter.

Find it all right here: https://linktr.ee/lon.stroschein 

Adam Eaton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-eaton-21646a4/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Normal 40 PodcastBy Lon Stroschein

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

71 ratings


More shows like The Normal 40 Podcast

View all
Freakonomics Radio by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Freakonomics Radio

32,082 Listeners

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast by Life.Church

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

10,732 Listeners

The Knowledge Project by Shane Parrish

The Knowledge Project

2,673 Listeners

EconTalk by Russ Roberts

EconTalk

4,264 Listeners

Founders by David Senra

Founders

2,081 Listeners

The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell by Dan Martell

The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell

569 Listeners

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett by DOAC

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

8,468 Listeners

Modern Wisdom by Chris Williamson

Modern Wisdom

3,865 Listeners

The Peter Attia Drive by Peter Attia, MD

The Peter Attia Drive

8,187 Listeners

My First Million by Hubspot Media

My First Million

2,647 Listeners

At The Table with Patrick Lencioni by Patrick Lencioni

At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

1,127 Listeners

SmartLess by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess

58,278 Listeners

Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

Huberman Lab

29,176 Listeners

Prof G Markets by Vox Media Podcast Network

Prof G Markets

1,332 Listeners

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast by Civility Media

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

8,372 Listeners