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But I Don’t Know What I’d Do Instead

by Walt | Jul 17, 2025 | Success | 0 Comments

You feel it.

That restless ache. That quiet whisper: There has to be something more.

You’ve outgrown your current role, your industry, your identity even…

But then the fear creeps in.

“I don’t know what I’d do instead.”

That thought is enough to stop most people cold. It’s what keeps smart, successful professionals stuck in careers they’ve long since outgrown. I’ve heard it again and again.

But here’s the thing: clarity rarely arrives in a lightning bolt. It’s not something you “think” your way into. It’s something you discover—through movement, not rumination.

You get curious; follow what lights you up; give yourself permission to explore—without needing to have it all figured out.

Clarity comes from action.

And the truth is, you already hold the clues.

Your strengths. Your interests. The moments in your life when you felt most alive.

The compliments you brush off. The ideas you dismiss too quickly.

It’s all there.

But you’ve been busy succeeding. Busy doing what was expected.

Now it’s time to start listening. To pay attention to what calls you forward. And to trust that your next chapter doesn’t have to look like your last.

You don’t need a five-year plan. You just need the willingness to ask better questions—and take the next right step.

The rest reveals itself.

So if you’ve been telling yourself “I don’t know,” That’s okay.

Start with what you do know: You’re ready for something different.

Let’s find out what that looks like—together. Email me.

From Burned Out to On Fire

by Walt | Jul 10, 2025 | Success | 2 Comments

Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse.

Sometimes it looks like numbness. Low-grade dread. A calendar full of things you once cared about—but don’t anymore.

You still show up. You still perform. But inside, something’s missing.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

High-achieving professionals are especially vulnerable. You’re wired to push through, to meet expectations, to keep producing.

But there comes a point where pushing through becomes unsustainable.

And the answer isn’t just a vacation or a better morning routine.

The real cure is reconnection.

Reconnection to purpose. To passion. To the work that lights you up.

And that’s where career reinvention comes in.

Career reinvention isn’t about burning everything down. It’s about reigniting what’s true. It’s about designing your work life to align with who you are now—not who you were ten years ago.

That might mean changing roles. Industries. Entire paths.

Or it might mean reimagining your current work through a new lens.

Either way, it starts with a simple—but radical—question:

What would it look like to feel alive in your work again?

To wake up with energy. To contribute in ways that feel meaningful. To do work that brings you joy.

That kind of change is possible. I’ve seen it happen again and again.

It doesn’t require permission. It requires intention.

So if you’re burned out, don’t settle for coping.

You can do more than survive this season. You can reignite.

When you’re ready, let’s talk.

Never Not Too Late

by Walt | Jul 3, 2025 | Success | 0 Comments

There’s a myth that change has an expiration date. That by 40—or 50—or 60—you should’ve figured it all out. That starting over is too risky. That reinvention is for the young.

But that myth? It’s nonsense.

Some of the most successful, fulfilled people I know launched their next chapter after 50. With more wisdom. More clarity. More courage. And far less tolerance for wasting time.

Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a catalyst.

It’s the moment when the old story starts to feel too small. When you begin to ask better questions. When you realize the life you thought you wanted… isn’t the life you want now.

Here’s what’s true: you’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience. You’ve built skills, relationships, and resilience. You’ve learned what matters—and what doesn’t. Now is the time to put that wisdom to work.

Not in a job that drains you. But in a career that reflects who you’ve become. Something purposeful. Energizing. Aligned.

And if there’s a voice in your head saying, “But I don’t know how…”—that’s okay. You don’t need all the answers right now. You just need to decide that you’re worth the effort.

Because you are. And it’s not too late.

It’s exactly the right time.

Let’s talk.

Fall In Love Again

by Walt | Jun 26, 2025 | Success | 1 Comment

Most people dread Mondays.

It’s a cultural joke—“Ugh, here we go again.”

But what if that wasn’t the case?

What if you actually looked forward to the week ahead?

What if you woke up on Monday morning feeling energized and on purpose?

That’s not a fantasy. It’s what happens when your work aligns with who you are.

Too many smart, successful professionals settle into careers that eventually become cages. They stop asking whether the work lights them up. They accept fatigue and frustration as normal.

But here’s the truth: Work isn’t supposed to suck the life out of you.

It can be engaging. It can be meaningful. It can be fun. And yes—it can still be lucrative.

So ask yourself:

Am I doing work that matters to me? Do I feel like I’m using my real gifts? Do I still feel alive in what I do?

If the answer is no… it’s not too late to make a change.

The key is to reconnect with what makes you you. Your values. Your strengths. Your joy. Then build from there.

This doesn’t mean quitting your job tomorrow. It means beginning to design a more meaningful path.

One that brings energy instead of exhaustion. One that allows you to contribute in a way that feels authentic and alive.

One that makes Mondays something to look forward to again.

If you’re craving that kind of shift—let’s talk.

You deserve more than just a paycheck.

You deserve a life you love.

Email me. Let’s talk!

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You Are Not Crazy

by Walt | Jun 19, 2025 | Success | 3 Comments

You worked hard to build this life.

The career. The reputation. The identity.

You made choices that made sense at the time—safe ones, smart ones. You climbed ladders, hit milestones, and did the “right” things.

So why does it feel like something’s… off?

You catch yourself zoning out in meetings.
You dread Mondays.
You fantasize about doing something entirely different.

And then the guilt kicks in.

“What’s wrong with me?”
“Why can’t I just be happy with what I have?”

Here’s the truth:
You’re not broken. You’re not flaky. You’re not ungrateful.
You’re evolving.

You’re outgrowing the life you built—because you’ve grown.

That’s what mid-career is. A turning point. A time when the old blueprint no longer fits the person you’ve become.

You’ve accumulated wisdom. Experience. Self-awareness.

And now, your soul is nudging you toward a more aligned, more meaningful path.

Not because you failed.
But because you’re ready for the next chapter.

It might be a pivot into a different industry.
It might be starting your own business.
It might be reshaping your current role so it finally fits you again.

Whatever it is, it begins with the simple realization:
You’re allowed to change.
You’re allowed to want more.
You’re allowed to create something new.

You don’t owe anyone a justification for wanting to feel alive again.

So no—you’re not crazy.
You’re waking up.

And that’s the first step to building the work and the life you really love.

Ready to start designing that next chapter? Email me. Let’s talk. [email protected]