Good Life Project Feeling Like You’ve Fallen Behind in Your Own Life? This’ll Help.
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Sep 11, 2025 This discussion dives deep into the struggle of feeling inadequate and the transformative power of love and self-acceptance. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing authenticity in personal expression over societal expectations. Reflections reveal insights into redefining success, advocating for meaningful connections over mere financial goals. Listeners are invited to explore the concept of Ikigai, finding joy and purpose in everyday life while navigating the complexities of storytelling and human connection. It’s a journey towards living with greater authenticity and purpose.
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Letter From Love Reframes 'Falling Behind'
- Jonathan Fields wrote a private 'letter from love' to himself about feeling behind and re-read it a year later to find it still resonant.
- The letter reframes 'falling behind' by pointing to presence, family, friendships, and meaning as proof you're exactly where you need to be.
Creative Work Can Boomerang Back
- Jonathan recounts buying photo-montage art at a market and later learning the artist was inspired by his old book Career Renegade.
- That unexpected boomerang showed how creative work can influence others in surprising ways and validate persistence.
Less Show, More Soul Moment
- Jonathan describes leading a yoga session and being told, 'less show, more soul,' which revealed he was hiding behind performance.
- He realized show often shields fear of being seen and that unfolding vulnerability invites real connection.
