Episode 33 – Bruce Feiler
May 19, 2021
Change is unsettling, whether we’re prepared for it or not. It becomes even harder when it’s a major life change. But every disruption represents a new beginning—and the opportunity to transform exploration into growth.
Today’s guest is Bruce Feiler, a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book is about navigating massive life transitions. Life Is in the Transitions is a masterpiece that lays out the challenges of huge disruptions that occur throughout our lifetimes.
After facing a series of difficult life circumstances in his 40s, Bruce was faced with the reality of re-writing his life story. In this episode, he shares what he learned through studying other people’s experiences with change.
We covered:
- How Bruce faced a chaotic pileup of unexpected crises after finding early career success
- Defining a “lifequake” that causes a massive amount of change
- The average number of years that we can expect a massive life transition to last
- How to give up old mindsets surrounding our identify—and support new ones
- The fundamental role of our personal stories in getting through a life transition
- One conversation starter prompt we can use to help people share their life stories
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Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age by Bruce Feiler
