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3532: The Grace of Failure (Or, How to Avoid a Midlife Crisis) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Personal Development

3532: The Grace of Failure (Or, How to Avoid a Midlife Crisis) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Personal Development

Update: 2025-03-18
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Episode 3532:

A life well-lived isn’t about achieving every childhood dream, it’s about evolving into who we’re meant to be. Dr. Kelly Flanagan reflects on how his plans have changed over the decades, revealing that failure is often grace in disguise. By embracing who we truly are rather than who we thought we should be, we create a life that’s both authentic and fulfilling.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-grace-of-failure-or-how-to-avoid-a-midlife-crisis/

Quotes to ponder:

"It’s easy to plan a Hollywood life, but it takes some growing up and a lot of self-acceptance to gladly choose a life that is a little more ordinary."

"Growing up isn’t about getting what we want; it’s about giving in to the best parts of who we are."

"A true self is a constantly emerging self. A good life is an always evolving life."

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3532: The Grace of Failure (Or, How to Avoid a Midlife Crisis) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Personal Development

3532: The Grace of Failure (Or, How to Avoid a Midlife Crisis) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Personal Development

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