EPISODE 5: Redefining Success: Are You Chasing Your Dream… or Someone Else's?

Most of us spend our lives chasing success. But what if we've been measuring it by someone else's standards – rather than our own?In this episode, we unpack the version of success many of us inherited and why chasing achievement, productivity and external milestones often leaves us feeling exhausted, disconnected and wondering "Is this really it?"In this conversation, we explore:Why we tie achievement to self-worthThe hidden cost of chasing external milestonesThe pressure to achieve and fear of failureInvisible forms of success that nobody celebrateChoosing peace, freedom and authenticity over performanceCreating a life that feels successful—not just one that looks successfulWhether you're building a business, changing careers, healing from burnout, or simply questioning the path you've been following, this episode is an invitation to define success for yourself.If you enjoy this episode, we'd love for you to share it with someone who might resonate with it too. And if you'd like to support the podcast, subscribing, following, or leaving us a rating really helps us reach more people — especially while we're still new to this.You can find us on Instagram at @noscriptnecessary, or connect with us personally: Emma – @em.faulconbridge & Rachel – @rachhpetersIf there's a topic, question, or conversation you'd love us to explore, send us a DM or email us at [email protected]'re so grateful you're here! See you next Friday ✨