#13 When Success Breaks You: Finding Yourself After the Fall

In this reflection episode, we unpack the biggest insights from our two-part conversation with Gerben, a story of identity loss, resilience, shifting perspectives, and redefining success beyond survival mode.We explore:•Why productivity and hours worked tell you nothing about the state of your inner world•What happens when your identity is tied to your job — and the job disappears•How life reorders your priorities instantly when you’re faced with a crisis•Why shame, failure, and ‘being strong’ often show up together•The difference between society’s dream and your dream•Resilience: what it actually feels like from the inside•Why success is ultimately about connection and perspective, not money•How to get out of survival mode and back into intentional living✨ Join us on January 8th — Strategic Goal-Setting SessionStart 2026 with clarity, direction, and an international network that expands your possibilities.Join in here!💬 Send us your questions!Career, purpose, identity, next steps.⭐ If this episode resonated, please leave us a 5-star rating.It helps more people discover the podcast and step out of their own golden cage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.