Sept 16, 2026

How long can you keep doing what you’re supposed to do before you realize it isn’t working anymore?

Ted Kopecko built a successful architecture practice, worked 16-hour days, and kept pushing forward until the life he created became one he no longer wanted to live.

Today, Ted is the author of Finding Joy: The Journey of You. In this episode, we talk about breaking old patterns, questioning the stories we’ve been taught, and creating a new direction for life after work.

We cover:

• The warning signs Ted ignored before walking away from his practice
• Why success without joy eventually became impossible to sustain
• Why leaving your career can force you to ask who you are 
• The four pillars Ted believes can help us create a different future
• Why Ted believes failure can become a setup for what comes next

 

Resources
Email: Ted@FindingJOY.us
Get the Free “Finding JOY” Workbook: https://FindingJOY.us
Connect with Ted on LinkedIn

About Ted:
Ted Kopecko is a licensed commercial architect, commercial real estate broker, author, and entrepreneur. After decades of pursuing traditional ideas of success, he began rethinking how he wanted to spend his time and define a fulfilling life.

His book, Finding JOY… Journey Of You, explores purpose, reinvention, and intentional living, with practical ideas for creating greater value, freedom, and direction in life.