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Ep. 52- Redefining Success: The Journey from CEO Aspirations to Family Fulfillment with Kenzie Wilson
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We’ve all had a vision in our minds of what success looks like. For some, it may be being the best at your craft or job, for others it may be a specific title or accolade, and for some, it may be something more simplistic. No matter what, everyone has a vision and idea of success. In today’s episode, I speak with Kenzie Wilson who is a Texas educator and someone who viewed success in one light, and completely transformed her vision of what success really means after becoming a mother. This episode is slightly different than most of our episodes, but it provides an outlook on redefining success and understanding that happiness can come from the simple things in life and our accomplishments are more than a fancy title to our name.
Kenzie Wilson shares her journey of redefining success and finding happiness. Growing up in a small town, Kenzie always had the vision of becoming a CEO and climbing the corporate ladder. However, becoming a mother and experiencing the joys and challenges of raising children shifted her perspective on success. She realized that success can be found in the simplicity of life and in being present for her family. Kenzie now works as a college career and military readiness advisor, helping high school students define their own version of success. She encourages them to focus on what truly matters to them and not compare themselves to others. In this conversation, Kenzie discusses the importance of competing against oneself and striving to be better than the person she was yesterday. She emphasizes the need to focus on personal growth rather than comparing oneself to others. Kenzie also shares the idea of looking ahead and chasing the person she wants to be in the future.
Takeaways
-Success is not limited to professional achievements; it can be found in the simplicity of life and in being present for your family.
-Comparing yourself to others can lead to negative feelings and self-doubt. It's important to define your own version of success and focus on your own journey.
-Redefining success requires letting go of preconceived notions and being open to new perspectives.
-Being present and finding joy in everyday moments can bring a sense of fulfillment and happiness. Focus on competing against yourself and strive to be better than the person you were yesterday.
-Look ahead and chase the person you want to be in the future.
-Break free from age barriers and societal expectations to pursue your dreams and goals.
-Embrace new seasons of life and find excitement in the changes they bring.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:10 Early Vision of Success
03:15 Shift in Perspective on Success
06:31 Breaking Away from Small Town Mentality
08:49 Career Path After College
19:20 Change in Vision of Success After Becoming a Mother
21:42 Redefining Success and Finding Happiness
24:26 Coping with Negative Comparisons
27:50 Guiding Students in Defining Success
33:32 Word of the Year: Home
38:49 Struggles with Comparisons and Redefining Success
42:09 Competing Against Yourself
43:08 Looking Ahead to the Future
44:14 Overcoming Limitations
45:16 Pregnancy and New Perspectives
If you’ve asked the following questions:
What is the best way to define success?
What is the true definition of success?
What is success?
How can I become successful?
What does it mean to be successful?
What are the things that define success?
THIS is the episode for you!
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