53 | How We’re Redefining Success for Our Family

What does success really mean? Is it about income, status, or something deeper? In this episode, Michael and I sit down for a candid conversation about how our childhood shaped our views on success and how we’re intentionally redefining it for our own children. We reflect on growing up in a small-town community, the hidden lessons we learned about money and work, and the challenges of raising kids in a world that often equates success with wealth and achievement.We share three key ways we’re guiding our children in this area: 1. Focusing on Failure First – Helping our kids develop resilience and a healthy relationship with failure before they even define success. 2. Defining Success Holistically – Teaching them that success isn’t just about money or status but about relationships, impact, and purpose. 3. Highlighting Impact Over Income – Emphasizing service, generosity, and solving problems for others rather than chasing financial gain.Whether you’re a parent or simply reflecting on your own definition of success, I hope this episode challenges you to think differently about what really matters!Reflection Questions:What was your definition of success growing up? How did your parents influence that?Have you ever felt pressure to measure success by income or status? How has that shaped your decisions?If you’re a parent, what messages about success do you think your children are absorbing from you?How do you personally handle failure? Have you created space for yourself (or your kids) to fail without shame?Follow Katelyn: Instagram YouTube Pinterest>> Want to learn more about Acton Academy? Click here!Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.