In this episode of Made To Rise, Navin Goyal shares 3 powerful steps to find fulfillment beyond your job title and separate self-worth from work. He explains why promotions and titles rarely bring lasting happiness, the hidden trap of tying identity to career, and how to redefine success on your own terms. Through personal stories of leaving medicine and stepping into entrepreneurship, Navin shows how to rebuild identity around purpose, not labels.
Listeners will discover why titles fade, what truly drives fulfillment, and how to create a “proof of self” ritual for lasting confidence. Don’t risk another year chasing validation that disappears—learn how to find fulfillment beyond your job title and step into a deeper version of yourself with Navin Goyal on Made To Rise.
In this episode, Navin Goyal explores the quiet struggle of feeling left behind in a world of curated milestones and constant comparison. From the fleeting satisfaction of achievements to the neuroscience behind why we chase validation, Navin shares personal stories, science-backed insights, and grounded strategies for redefining success. He offers a practical mindset reset, including how to stay present, name your season, and reclaim your progress. Plus, he answers listener questions about navigating social media, celebrating small wins, and finding fulfillment beyond the highlight reel.
In this episode of Made to Rise, Navin Goyal shares how three simple words, "I don't know," can radically shift the way you lead. If you've ever felt pressure to always have the answer, this episode offers a powerful reframe. Navin explores why uncertainty feels threatening, how our brains respond to not knowing, and what research reveals about the link between intellectual humility and stronger performance. With practical tools and science-backed insights, you'll learn how to replace panic with curiosity, build trust without pretending, and lead with more clarity, confidence, and growth.
You can be highly accomplished and still hear that quiet voice saying, “You’re not enough.” In this episode of Made to Rise, Dr. Navin Goyal explains how impostor syndrome embeds itself into your inner dialogue, and how to rewire that mental script using science, self-awareness, and practical strategies. This is your guide to replacing shame with clarity and learning how to talk to yourself like someone you trust.
Fear gets a bad reputation. But what if fear is actually a signal for growth? In this episode of Made to Rise, Dr. Navin Goyal breaks down the myths surrounding fear and shares how to reframe it as a catalyst for action. Learn how to harness fear into momentum, confidence, and personal evolution.
You got the job. Hit the goal. Won the award. And yet, it still doesn’t feel like you thought it would. In this episode of Made to Rise, Dr. Navin Goyal explores why the sense of arrival we all chase is an illusion. If you’ve ever thought “I should feel more pride right now,” this episode will help you reframe what real fulfillment is made of.
Being underestimated might be the best thing that ever happened to you. In this episode of Made to Rise, Dr. Navin Goyal explores the unique traits that make underdogs not just resilient, but quietly dangerous. Whether you have been overlooked, doubted, or dismissed, this episode is a roadmap for how to use your outsider status as fuel.
00:00 – Opening: The Power of Being Underestimated
00:37 – Internal vs. External Doubt
01:11 – How Limiting Beliefs Hold Us Back
01:39 – Chasing Perfection Instead of Authenticity
02:03 – Being Underestimated is a Challenge for Growth
02:31 – Underdogs as Innovators: Science Backs It Up
02:55 – Building Strength Through Resistance
03:19 – The Real Danger: Underestimating Ourselves
03:50 – Mindset Shifts and Resilience
04:20 – Three Truths About Being Underestimated
04:56 – Underdog Myths Busted
05:41 – Don’t Change Who You Are to Fit In
05:55 – Everyone Feels Like an Underdog Sometimes
06:25 – Action Builds Confidence
06:52 – It's Never Too Late to Start Something New
07:21 – The Key to Belonging: Validating Yourself
07:55 – Success Doesn’t Eliminate Self-Doubt
08:24 – You Are Not Alone in These Feelings
08:50 – Redefining What It Means to Be the Best
09:13 – Feeling Like an Outsider Means You Care
09:37 – Letting Go of Cultural Myths
10:11 – Final Thoughts: We Are Made to Rise
Leaving a secure identity behind can unravel you. In this episode of Made to Rise, Dr. Navin Goyal shares the private doubt, second-guessing, and hidden struggle of walking away from medicine to enter the world of startups and venture capital. If you are navigating a pivot or carrying impostor syndrome through your next chapter, this personal story might be the mirror you need.
Feeling like a fraud is not a flaw. In this episode of Made to Rise, Dr. Navin Goyal reveals how impostor syndrome can actually be a sign that you are evolving. Instead of treating doubt as a problem to fix, what if you learned to see it as a signal that you are leveling up? This episode reframes the discomfort that comes with growth so you can keep moving forward with clarity and confidence.