The Demartini Show

The Midlife Myth: Why You’re Not Running Out of Time - EP 309

Oct 17, 2025
Midlife is not a deadline but a new beginning, according to the host. He discusses how identity shifts can empower individuals to chase their passions. A unique 'love list' exercise helps clarify longings and encourage fulfillment at any age. Inspiring stories, like that of a 72-year-old who rediscovered her ambitions, highlight the potential for renewal. Listeners are urged to take charge of their aspirations, reject societal pressures, and embrace meaningful goals.
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ADVICE

Take Command Of Your Life

  • Give yourself permission to pursue what you truly love and prioritize your life accordingly.
  • Take command of your fulfillment because others will impose their values if you do not.
INSIGHT

Midlife As A Fresh Beginning

  • Midlife crisis can be a starting point for redirection rather than an end point.
  • Identity shifts signal an opportunity to realign with authentic values and desires.
ANECDOTE

72-Year-Old Who Restarted His Career

  • A 72-year-old man at Dr. Demartini's Breakthrough Experience initially refused to write goals, thinking he'd 'been there, done that.'
  • After reflecting he started a consulting firm and felt more alive within months.
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