Earn Your Happy

Chris' Birthday Q&A: Curating A Powerful Inner Circle & Coming Back Stronger Than Ever at 48 Post Surgery and Stroke

Nov 25, 2025
Chris Harder, an entrepreneur and co-host, reflects on turning 48 and the life lessons that come with age, particularly after his stroke. He discusses the importance of shedding unhealthy expectations and the value of a supportive community. Chris emphasizes the need for intentional friendships and how they require effort, stressing that growth often means outgrowing certain circles. He offers practical advice for those feeling behind, highlighting that happiness lies in the pursuit of goals, not just the outcomes.
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ANECDOTE

Stroke Changed His Priorities

  • After his stroke, Chris Harder says his brain healed differently and shifted his behavior.
  • He stopped people-pleasing to the point of self-sacrifice and now prioritizes himself more often.
INSIGHT

Let Go Of Fixed Expectations

  • Chris Harder says he shed rigid expectations about how outcomes must look.
  • He now focuses on doing the work and staying open to whatever form success takes.
INSIGHT

Age Trades Energy For Wisdom

  • Chris Harder values trading youthful energy for wisdom and community as you age.
  • He says aging brings calm, clarity, and the freedom to focus only on what matters most.
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