What Happens When You Choose GROWTH Over Stability?

04/12/2025 45 min Temporada 2
What Happens When You Choose GROWTH Over Stability?

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Episode Synopsis

Jay Larson followed a traditional path for most of his life. College, career, family, stability. He could have stayed a few more years and retired comfortably. Instead, he made a different choice. In this episode, Jay and Amanda talk about what it really looks like to choose growth later in life, without blowing up everything you've built. This is an honest conversation about work, identity, time, family, and what changes when you decide you're not finished yet. They discuss: Why retirement didn't feel like the finish line Leaving a traditional path by choice, not crisis Creating space for meaningful work and passion projects How his relationship with time, work, and family shifted What he would tell someone standing at the same crossroads This episode is for anyone who's built a good life and is quietly wondering if there's more, without wanting to start over. Key Moments 00:00 Jay's background and traditional career 04:12 The moment he knew he wanted something different 09:30 Why retirement didn't feel like the end 14:45 What growth looks like at this stage of life 20:10 How his relationship with time and work changed 26:40 What he would tell someone standing at the same crossroads Connect with Jay:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaylarson1228 Connect with Amanda: Website: https://amandadake.com/vip Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandadake LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amanda-dake Get my book 6 Moves to Your Next 6 Figures https://book.amandadake.com