The Freedom of Knowing Who You Are

Success changes as you get older.Bob was seven years old when his family left Iran for what was supposed to be a temporary move to the United States. Fifty years later, he reflects on identity, belonging, ambition, family, and how his definition of success has evolved over time.We discuss:• Starting over in a new country• Identity, culture, and belonging• The immigrant experience• Raising children between cultures• Community and finding your people• Why we spend so much of life trying to prove ourselves• Confidence and self-acceptance with age• Redefining success and happinessThis episode is for anyone navigating change, building a life between cultures, or rethinking what matters most.