We grow up surrounded by someone else’s definition of success—money, titles, recognition, the picture-perfect life. And sometimes we even achieve those things…only to feel restless or empty.
In this episode of The Better Path Podcast, we dig into why success feels hollow when it’s borrowed, and how to reclaim it on your own terms. You’ll hear real-life examples of people redefining success around presence, growth, freedom, and contribution. Plus, I’ll walk you through practical steps to uncover your own definition and keep it front-and-center when the world gets loud.
By the end, you’ll see that success isn’t about fitting a mold—it’s about alignment. And you’ll have the tools to start living a version of success that actually feels like success to you.
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Dateline NBC
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.