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Listen "Lessons from a Quitter: Goli Kalkhoran's Journey to Fulfillment"
Episode Synopsis
Sometimes, walking away from perceived success is the best option for finding true fulfillment. In this powerful conversation, Goli Kalkhoran, host of Lessons from a Quitter, shares how quitting her legal career became the first step in reclaiming her identity, values, and joy. In this episode:00:54 Introducing Goli01:42 Goli's Journey to Helping Others02:26 The Lawyer's Life: Expectations vs. Reality04:33 Facing Uncertainty and Fear07:58 Generational Perspectives and Technology's Role10:45 The Struggle of Leaving a Prestigious Career20:02 Identity and the Ego: Beyond the Legal Profession23:48 The Long Road to Personal Transformation26:18 The Myth of Perfection27:08 The Journey of Self-Improvement28:44 Mindset Matters32:07 Privilege and Change36:52 Small Steps to Big Changes45:11 Embracing Aging and Self-Compassion51:35 Final Thoughts and Resource In the episode, Payal and Goli explore why quitting isn’t failing, and how scary change can actually lead to better clarity and a more fulfilling life. They discuss how immigrant narratives shape career pressure and identity, and how Goli reframed success on her own terms. From working through shame, guilt, and the fear of disappointing others to how adopting self-compassion can radically shift your life and career, this episode outlines the process of becoming who you're meant to be. Tune in, and be sure to leave a rating and review to show your support! More from Goli:https://lessonsfromaquitter.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/golikalkhoran https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ Follow Dr. Payal Beri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe to Reframing Perspectives on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1Check out RK Empathy: https://www.rkempathy.com/ Connect with Dr. Payal Beri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/ Interested in having Dr. Payal Beri speak at your event? https://www.payalberi.com/ This Podcast is Produced by MicMoguls.com.This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.com
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