In this episode of Midlife Circus, Brent and Rob crack open the Choose Your Own Adventure theme of midlife—where you get to decide what comes next. They explore what it means to rewrite the script, embrace curiosity, and step off autopilot to direct your next great act.

From motorcycles and model cars to 3D printing and solo adventures, this conversation blends humor, nostalgia, and introspection to show that midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a creative rewrite. Rob and Brent share personal stories, lessons learned, and the joy of rediscovering hands-on passions while reimagining purpose beyond the career grind.

Whether you’re rebuilding, reinventing, or just wondering what’s next, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to choose your own adventure.

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Topics we are covering in this episode:

• Midlife as an opportunity to rewrite your own script.
• How curiosity can replace the need for constant productivity.
• The difference between being scripted and unscripted in your 30s vs. 50s.
• Why small steps—like fixing an e-bike or learning 3D printing—can spark big change.
• Reclaiming hands-on creativity and joy from childhood passions.
• The balance between freedom, purpose, and reinvention.
• How Gen X is redefining midlife on its own terms.
• Simple ways to start crafting your next great act today.
• Midlife as a time to choose growth, not crisis.
• Becoming the director—and hero—of your own story.