It’s okay if you’ve redefined what success means to you. We dive into how traditional markers of success—like titles, salaries, and visible achievements—can sometimes feel heavy and unfulfilling. I share my personal journey of climbing the career ladder only to realize that the view from the top wasn’t what I expected. Now, success looks different for me; it's about meaningful conversations, creative freedom, and setting boundaries that protect my energy. We encourage you to embrace your own evolution and give yourself permission to redefine success on your own terms. So, let’s explore this shift together and tuck that permission slip in your pocket for when you need it!
Takeaways:
It's completely okay to redefine what success means to you personally, especially as you grow.
Success used to be clearly defined by titles and salaries, but it can mean more.
The feeling of success can often be different from what looks good on paper.
Redefining success is a normal part of personal growth and self-discovery for everyone.
Finding success in meaningful conversations and creative freedom is valid and fulfilling.
You have the right to update your values and what truly matters to you.
Transcripts
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It's okay if bite size permission slips.
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I'm Matt Gilhooley, and today's permission.
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It's okay if you've redefined what success means to you.
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For a long time, success had a pretty clear image.
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The title, the salary, the house, the things people could see and applaud.
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I remember getting this job created for me, a big promotion in my higher education experience.
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And on paper, it was a true success, a next clear step in my career path.
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But if I'm honest, it didn't feel like success.
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It felt heavy, like I was climbing a ladder I wasn't sure I even wanted to be on.
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Fast forward to now.
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Success looks completely different for me.
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It looks like meaningful conversations on the Life Shift podcast.
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It looks like having creative freedom, like setting boundaries that protect my energy, like choosing alignment over status.
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And nope, that doesn't always come with applause, but it feels right for me.
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Maybe you felt the shift too.
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Maybe the things you used to chase don't feel worth the sprint anymore.
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That's okay.
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Redefining success is part of growth.
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You're allowed to update what matters to you.
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So if you're feeling up for it, tell yourself, I give myself permission to redefine success on my own terms.
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That's your permission slip, friend.
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Tuck it in your pocket and I'll see you next time.
