The pursuit of happiness is ingrained in our culture. We spend our lives searching for fulfillment and meaning, but is making ourselves happy a realistic goal?

 

According to today’s guest, happiness is a byproduct of living with meaning and purpose. I’m speaking with Harry Scheyer in this episode. Through his former career in financial services, Harry learned that life planning is about discovering who you really are—and making a difference in the world.

 

After walking through the gates into life after work, his current full-time role is the seeker of meaning and joy. We’ll hear from Harry’s wisdom and insights as he models what it means to live in balance.

 

In this episode, we covered:

• How financial life planning helped Harry transition into the next chapter
• Why the key to successful life transitions is learning how to let go
• The unique challenges Harry faced while leaving behind a career he loved
• His simple advice on how to let curiosity drive your learning after work
• Five attributes that help define your purpose (and design a well-lived life)
• Recognizing the importance of mental health awareness during changes