Let’s be honest—almost all of us, at some point, have looked around and thought, “Shouldn’t I be further along by now?”

Maybe it’s your career. Maybe it’s relationships. Maybe it’s that quiet voice that says, “Everyone else seems to have it figured out… what’s wrong with me?”

We live in a world that constantly feeds us this invisible checklist: Graduate by this age. Build a career by that age. Find your person, buy the house, have the kids, chase the milestones—on a timeline that, honestly, no one can fully explain… but everyone feels pressured to follow.

And when life doesn’t go according to that script, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind.

But here’s the truth that rarely gets said out loud: You’re not behind. You’re just on a different path.

There is no one-size-fits-all timeline for a meaningful life. There is no universal checklist for success, joy, or fulfillment.

So in today’s episode, we’re unpacking the pressure to “keep up,” challenging the myth of being “late,” and reminding you of something deeply important: Your timing is not off. Your path isn’t broken. You’re exactly where you need to be to become who you’re meant to be.

Let’s get into it.

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For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think