Feeling Ahead or Behind: The Benjamin Button Effect (Part 2 of 5)

About this episode

Anika Goyal discusses the Benjamin Button Effect and the emotional ups and downs of feeling ahead or behind in life.

Why does life feel out of order sometimes? Enter the Benjamin Button Effect: those moments when you feel older than your age, then suddenly younger, then completely behind. In this episode, I share personal experiences of feeling ahead and behind in school, social life, and creative projects, and why it’s totally normal to experience this emotional rollercoaster. Learn how to embrace your own unpredictable timeline and stop comparing yourself to others. Part 2 of a 5-part series exploring the invisible rules of success.

People in this episode

Host: Anika Goyal

Topics covered

• emotional rollercoaster
• personal experiences
• creative projects
• comparing yourself to others
• unpredictable timeline

Keywords

• Benjamin Button Effect
• emotional rollercoaster
• personal experiences
• success
• creative projects

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