Most of us never really chose our definition of success. We inherited it.

In this episode we sit with a bigger question: who actually gets to decide what a successful life looks like? We talk through the pull between the version the world hands you and the one that comes from your own values, and why the two do not always line up.

The goal here isn't to hand you answers. It's to talk through the philosophy and the deeper drives behind what success really means, and what that looks like between a father and son.

Thanks for being here. The blank pages are still being written.

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Six months in. We didn't plan on doing a look-back episode, but Terry basically volunteered the idea and we're glad he did.

In this episode, we revisit some of the threads from Episode 1, what we thought this next phase of life would feel like, what it actually feels like, and the things that genuinely caught us off guard. Turns out the "every day is Saturday" concept is more complicated than it sounds. The freedom is real, but so is the disorientation that comes with losing a structure you've lived inside for decades.

Evan opens up about a pressure he didn't expect, a quiet need to prove that the move abroad was worth it, and the shift that happened when he stopped asking that question. Terry shares why his biggest surprise hasn't been anything about routine or schedule. It's been how deep connections with family and friends can go when you're actually present for them.

We close with a look ahead at the next six months and a call to you: if anything has shifted in your own life over the past six months, we'd love to hear about it.

Thanks for being here. The blank pages are still very much being written.

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Are the generations really that far apart when it comes to work? In this episode of Blank Pages, we move beyond the usual stereotypes about who works hard, who changes jobs too often, and who sees work the “right” way. Instead, we explore how the meaning of work has evolved over time, how culture and circumstances shaped what each generation thought was possible, and why people across generations may have more in common than we think. With four generations in today’s workforce, this conversation is less about who is right and more about what we can learn from one another.

We often hear that growth comes from stepping outside our comfort zone and there's truth in that. But what if growth is also about expanding that zone over time? In this episode, we explore how comfort and growth can move together, as our sense of what feels natural, possible, and within reach evolves with us. It's a conversation about expanding your comfort zone and how growth can still feel like you.

What does meaningful connection look like today and why does it sometimes feel harder to find?

Building on our previous conversation about true belonging, we explore how relationships evolve over time and the challenges of creating deeper connections in today’s world. We talk about how generational perspectives and technology shape the way we relate to one another, and reflect on what each of us can do to build more meaningful relationships in our lives and communities.

Belonging is something we all desire. But what if most of us have been thinking about it backwards?

In this episode of Blank Pages, we explore the difference between fitting in and truly belonging. Through personal stories and lessons learned over time, we unpack how the pressure to be accepted can quietly pull us away from who we really are.

The conversation moves from childhood experiences to adult relationships, from Brené Brown’s idea of “true belonging” to the challenges of living in a world where fear and division make connection harder than ever. Along the way, we explore how belonging isn’t about finding the right group first, but about being comfortable enough with yourself to show up authentically with others.

A new year often feels like a blank page, but if setting goals feels good, why do so many resolutions fade so quickly?

In this episode of Blank Pages, we take a deeper look at New Year’s resolutions and why they so often fall apart. We explore the psychology and biology behind goal-setting, from the dopamine boost of making plans to the “all-or-nothing” thinking that sets us up to quit. Along the way, we talk about identity, habits, values, and why lasting change has less to do with willpower and more to do with who you’re becoming.

Rather than offering quick fixes, this conversation invites reflection, patience, and a more intentional way of approaching the year ahead. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by goals that didn’t stick, this episode offers a new way to think about turning the page.

In this episode of Blank Pages, we explore a question that sits beneath so many of life’s transitions: Who are we becoming?

Last week, we talked about change and what it means to turn the next blank page. This week, we shift the conversation toward identity—not just the roles we hold or the jobs we’ve had, but the deeper values and inner motivations that shape who we are.

We reflect on how easy it is to define ourselves by what the world sees on the surface: our careers, our titles, our responsibilities. Yet when those external markers shift—through retirement, career transitions, becoming a parent, or even moving abroad—we’re often left asking ourselves who we are beneath it all.

Together, we share personal stories about how our identities have evolved in the face of big life changes, how our values have anchored us, and where we’ve had to make tough choices that tested those values. We also talk about the surprising moments of self-discovery that come when life finally gives us the space to pause and reflect.

At its heart, this episode is about remembering that identity is not fixed. We’re all continually growing, questioning, and reshaping who we are—at any age and in every season.

Join us as we open another blank page and explore the journey of becoming.