📝 Episode Summary:
In this episode, I open up about my own existential crisis; the quiet kind that creeps in when life should feel right… but doesn’t. 

I talk about the gap between who you are and you should be,  and why so many of us feel unfulfilled even when we’re checking all the boxes.

From questioning the American Dream to navigating what success actually means, I unpack how we inherit scripts we never chose—and how to start rewriting them. 

This is really just my personal reflection for anyone who feels stuck, lost, or just tired of performing success.

🎧 What You’ll Hear:

• Why the version of success we’re sold doesn’t always fit
• How different kinds of existential crises show up
• My story as a stay-at-home dad and what it taught me about identity
• The idea of the “Ideal Self” (Carl Rogers meets Aristotle)
• Practical steps to help you re-center your priorities
• A powerful visual from my mentor that changed how I see life

📌 Takeaways:

• You don’t have to chase a version of success that isn’t yours
• Your value isn’t tied to your paycheck
• Prioritizing what matters starts with knowing what matters
• Keep the main thing the main thing

🛠 Action Step:
Make a list of your top priorities—whatever matters most to you. Then, design your schedule around those things. Let your life reflect your values, not just your obligations.

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Nietzsche said life is meaningless—and that we have to build our own purpose. But what if that’s only half the story? In this episode, I wrestle with suffering, meaning, and whether faith actually offers something deeper.

Alright, so I love books. I love video games. But let’s be real—I don’t always have time for both. Life is hectic. Between work, family, and just trying to stay sane, sitting down with a physical book isn’t always an option. That’s why I started pairing audiobooks with gaming, and let me tell you—it’s a game-changer.

In this episode, I break down why audiobooks let you keep reading when life gets crazy, why chill, low-stress games are the perfect pairing, and how combining the two makes everything feel way more productive. Plus, I’m kicking off a new series: Video Games & Audiobooks. If you’ve ever zoned out to a game while listening to a book (or wanna start), this is for you.

🔥 What’s your go-to game for zoning out? Drop a comment!

#audiobooks #gaming #productivityhacks #booklover

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