Becoming You with Suzy Welch

The Danger of a B+ Life

Mar 18, 2025

Explore the hidden pitfalls of settling for a B+ life, where mediocrity reigns. Dive into the powerful exercise of envisioning your 85th birthday regrets to uncover your true values. Hear Paige's story of wanting more while battling fear and societal expectations. Discover how to break free from complacency and embrace an authentic life filled with purpose. This engaging discussion encourages self-discovery and growth, urging listeners to turn dreams into reality and pursue a life that truly fulfills them.

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Living a B+ life leads to complacency and unfulfilled potential, causing regret over missed opportunities and unrealized dreams later in life.

Understanding and aligning with personal values through reflection is essential for transitioning from a B+ life to a more fulfilling A+ existence.

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Understanding the Danger of a B-Plus Life

Living a B-plus life often involves settling for what is deemed 'good enough,' which can be more detrimental than recognizing a life that is merely mediocre or disappointing. This mindset allows individuals to linger without taking action toward their true potential, as they may perceive their situation as satisfactory yet continuous wondering if it could be better. The podcast emphasizes that many people remain in this limbo for years or even decades, simply coasting through life instead of striving for an A-plus existence filled with purpose and fulfillment. This danger lies in the complacency associated with a B-plus life, as it can lead to regretting unfulfilled dreams and unrealized potentials later in life.

Intro

4min

Uncovering True Values

11min

Navigating Life's Purpose: From B+ to A+

5min

Navigating Passion and Profession

6min

Embracing Growth: From Fear to Visibility

6min

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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