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(OK TO USE) Feeling "Behind" in Life — Where That Idea Comes From (and How to Think About It)
A lot of people feel like they're "behind" in life.
Behind in career.
Behind in relationships.
Behind financially.
But where does that idea actually come from?
In this solo episode, I break down how the feeling of being "behind" is constructed—and why it doesn't hold up under closer examination.
We explore:
• What you're actually comparing yourself to
• How timelines get inherited rather than chosen
• Why external markers (career, money, relationships) become proxies for progress
• The difference between a real objective and a social expectation
• How to step back and define what you actually…
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