At some point in life, many of us look back and realize something uncomfortable: we may be running out of time… or maybe not.

In this episode of Mindset Makeover, I explore one of the most overlooked sources of frustration, sadness, and self-doubt as we grow older; the gap between where we thought we’d be and where we actually are.

Whether it’s relationships, money, career, happiness, or purpose, unmet timelines can quietly damage self-esteem and drain our excitement for life.  

This episode reflects on:

• Why aging often comes with increased self-doubt instead of clarity.
• How comparison keeps us trapped in a race we never agreed to run.
• Why many people slowly lose hope, curiosity, and motivation as expectations go unmet.
• The hidden danger of believing your best days are already behind you.

Thisepisode reminds us of a hard truth: we are often terrible judges of our own value while we’re still in the middle of becoming.