S6|E84 The Void Between Goals

S6|E84 The Void Between Goals

10:41 Nov 20, 2025
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What happens when you hit your biggest goals, only to feel a profound emptiness afterward? We share a personal story about a family member who lost a title and, with it, a sense of self, prompting us to reflect on how we define ourselves beyond our achievements.Chapter Summary:00:00 Success Can Be Disorienting03:35 Finding Purpose Beyond Titles07:54 Who Are You Without It?Featured Quotes:“Success can be just as disorienting as failure.” - Maurice“Who are you really behind the title, the awards, the accolades, the certificates or whatever it is?” - Maurice“I truly, truly believe that answer will determine your next breakthrough.” - MauriceBehind the Story:Maurice shares a recent experience with a family member who faced a significant repositioning at work, leading to the loss of a title that had become their entire identity. This moment sparked a discussion about the emptiness that can follow major achievements and the necessity of finding purpose and identity beyond external validation. We explore how simple actions, like a smile or a greeting, carry immense power in changing daily interactions and rebuilding self-worth.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice*FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshiftsConnect With:Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: mchism@chismgroup.netBusiness Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel 
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