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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 30 MIN

Chased Stars and Lost Yourself?

from The UnLearners · host The Unlearners

We were raised to earn gold stars, then wondered why we don't feel enough. Zanele dives deep into the performance-based self-worth we carry from school into adulthood, and how to find who we are without the applause.    Zanele shares:    Why achievement-based identity runs so deep  How to notice when you're chasing validation, not purpose  The tools for building self-trust, not just a résumé    A powerful reflection for anyone done performing for approval.  Listen now. Start coming home to yourself. For more of this, plus weekly updates, insights and latest news, sign up for our newsletter at: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/KCN1329. Want to take a deeper dive of where you are? Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz or try the 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

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We were raised to earn gold stars, then wondered why we don't feel enough. Zanele dives deep into the performance-based self-worth we carry from school into adulthood, and how to find who we are without the applause.    Zanele shares:    Why...

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