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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 18 MIN

Finding Your Second Act: The Call to Adventure

from Not Done Yet! Purpose & Possibility Through Life's Second Half - Dr. Brad Cooper · host Brad Cooper, PhD

Are the adventures over once you hit 50, 60, or 70? For many, society suggests a downward path of slowing down and "soaking in the memories." But if you’re feeling a restlessness deep inside, it’s because you know there is a second act waiting to be written.In this first full-length episode of Not Done Yet!, Dr. Brad Cooper explores the transition from a "pre-scripted" life to the unexplored mountains of the second half. Inspired by Robert Service’s Land of Beyond, we discuss how to distinguish between the "still, small voice" of true calling and the overwhelming noise of modern life.In this episode, we tackle:The Midlife Vacuum: Why reaching the "summit" of your career often feels surprisingly empty.Retirement Transition: How to move from "passive living" to a life of vibrant meaning and contribution.The Second Mountain: Identifying the "dragons" you are uniquely equipped to slay in this season of life.Pretirement Strategies: Practical steps to start your upward-aiming journey today, regardless of your current age.Whether you are currently retired but unsatisfied or considering your next step, this episode is your invitation to trade the status quo for a call to adventure. Because the world's greatest untapped resource isn't under the ground—it's the potential sitting beneath the surface of those in life’s second half. We are... not... done... yet!Send us Fan MailReach out anytime with questions or ideas - [email protected] into the BetterPath Substack series on unlocking life's second half here.Access industry-leading, nationally board certified health, wellness & high performance coaching for yourself or your team here.

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Are the adventures over once you hit 50, 60, or 70? For many, society suggests a downward path of slowing down and "soaking in the memories." But if you’re feeling a restlessness deep inside, it’s because you know there is a second act waiting to be...

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