876: The Wins You Don’t See: Choosing Peace Over Performative Success
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May 7, 2025
In a world obsessed with public success, this conversation highlights the often-overlooked wins that occur quietly. It explores how personal definitions of success can evolve, emphasizing the importance of internal satisfaction over external applause. The speaker shares heartfelt moments of joy in everyday life, particularly the beauty of motherhood. There’s a focus on redefining financial success while cherishing private achievements, encouraging listeners to embrace fulfillment on their own terms amidst the noise of social media.
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Quiet Wins Matter Too
Success is often portrayed only as loud, flashy wins, but meaningful wins happen quietly and are just as real.
Jenna Kutcher values private, sacred moments as true indicators of success, beyond public applause.
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Define Success By Feeling
Success isn’t one-size-fits-all and should align with personal feelings, not just external validation.
Jenna emphasizes defining success for your current life season to avoid burnout and disillusionment.
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Choosing Depth Over Noise
The internet feels like a noisy bar full of surface-level talk, lacking depth.
Jenna prefers quieter spaces to foster meaningful conversations and authenticity over chasing virality.
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In a world that celebrates big milestones, loud announcements, and curated perfection, it’s easy to forget that some of the most meaningful wins don’t make it to the feed.
They happen behind closed doors. They don’t come with applause. They aren’t always photogenic… but they are real. And they are enough.
Today’s episode is a deeply personal one. I’m pulling back the curtain on how my definition of success has changed over the years… How I’m still digging my biggest goals, but now it’s in a way that aligns more with how I want to feel, not just how it all looks.
Whether you’re in a season of quiet growth, private healing, or just choosing to build a life that prioritizes peace over performance, I hope this episode feels like a soft place to land.
Let’s redefine what it means to win… even when no one else is watching. Ready? Click play!
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