The Danger of a B+ Life

Jul 8, 2025

Explore the sneaky trap of living a 'B+' life, where good enough often masks our true potential. Dive into the powerful exercise that reveals your core regrets and ignites a quest for authenticity. Hear Paige's journey as she grapples with dreams overshadowed by fear and expectations. Discover the vital distinction between a comfortable existence and a purpose-driven life. This conversation is a heartfelt call to embrace risk, self-expression, and the courage to pursue an A+ life instead of coasting through complacency.

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INSIGHT

The Danger of a B+ Life

A B+ life is deceptively comfortable but dangerous because it keeps people stuck in mediocrity.
People in harsher situations often take action faster than those content with a "pretty good" life.

ADVICE

85th Birthday Regret Question

Ask yourself, "What would make you cry from regret on your 85th birthday?" to reveal your true values.
This question exposes unfulfilled dreams and helps move from a B+ life to an A+ life.

ANECDOTE

Listeners' Regret Anecdotes

Doris shared she would cry at 85 for living in fear and settling.
Kathy would cry at 85 because she lacked close friends, illustrating common regrets in B+ lives.

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[Repeat from March, 2025.] Buckle up, friends, because today we’re tackling one of life’s sneakiest traps—the B+ life. You get what that means: Good job, decent relationships, maybe even some great days. But most of the time? It’s just… fine. And fine is the enemy of flourishing. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, "What do I do with my life?" or feeling stuck in the search for an authentic life while you live in a good-enough version of the present, you’re not alone.

In this episode of Becoming You, we’re diving deep into why so many of us settle for “pretty good” when an A+ life is possible. Suzy will introduce you to one of her favorite, wildly effective exercises—the question that rips the veil off mediocrity, a real values revealer: What would make you cry from regret on your 85th birthday? Learn how this is a powerful tool for self discovery and can help you find your purpose in ways you never expected.

Along the way, we talk to Paige—a wonderful, successful woman stuck in a B+ life who’s got dreams of something still more wonderful and successful. She knows she’s meant for more, but fear, expectations, and the fear of "being seen" are holding her back. Can you relate? If so, listen in as we dig into how she can break free—and how you can, too.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re coasting when you should be soaring, this episode is for you. Let’s get you out of that "velvet coffin" and into the authentic life you were meant to live. Finding purpose starts here.

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