Welcome back to the Been There Felt That Podcast!

In this episode of Been There Felt That, I sit down with my guest – a former corporate professional turned entrepreneur who has navigated the fear, uncertainty, and self-discovery that comes with leaving stability to chase a bigger vision. This episode is full of honest insight for anyone; especially those in their 20s and 30s who feel the pressure to figure their life out, struggle with balancing ambition and patience, or are learning to live intentionally while navigating fear and failure.

We dive into the realities of what a purpose is and its misconception. From leaving a stable career, facing the anxiety of what if it doesn’t work out. Understanding how passion and purpose intertwine and evolve constantly, the importance of habits to build the life you want, to uncovering if work-life balance even exists and giving yourself time off without losing yourself. We also explore entitlement in our modern society, the narratives we tell ourselves, and the lessons that trauma and failure teach us along the way.

We also discuss how to truly pursue what you want without avoidance, and the personal insights my guest gained on self-growth, resilience, discipline and authenticity.

Whether you’re questioning if you’re on the right path, battling the fear of taking the leap, learning to pursue what truly matters to you, or need a reminder that chasing your dreams doesn’t have to look perfect, this episode is for you.

We've all been there, we've all felt that, and now I am sharing it with you!

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00:00 Intro

00:55 Leaving Stability To Chase Freedom

09:49 The Perspective Of Success: Your 20s Vs As You Get Older

14:56 The Number 1 Habit That Propels Growth And Self-Mastery

21:29 Making Time For Indulgence: Letting Go Without Losing Yourself

24:06 Stop Thinking What If It Doesn’t Work Out & Start Thinking What If It Does Work Out

27:14 Passion & Purpose: Does It Come From Commitment Or The Feeling?

36:28 How Badly Do You Really Want It?: Why We Avoid Our Desires

40:03 Ambition In Balance: When To Rush, When To Pause

46:09 Does Work-Life Balance Exist?

54:45 The Reality Of Pressure: We’re Drowning In Choices, Starving For Clarity

59:30 Entitlement And Narcissism In Modern Times

1:02:06 The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Hope, Belief, And Perspective

1:07:50 The Path Of Facing Trauma

1:10:20 Stop Lying To Yourself1:11:05 A Letter To Ciarans Younger Self

1:12:57 Failure: Turning What’s Wrong Into Something Good

1:16:23 What Has Ciaran Been Learning About Himself

1:18:31 Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways

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