Ep 169 Things Success Taught Me That I Eventually Outgrew

Ep 169 Things Success Taught Me That I Eventually Outgrew

July 9, 2026 · 11 min · Season 1 · Episode 169

About this episode

In this episode, Lori Doddy discusses the beliefs that contributed to her success and how they can become limiting as we grow and change in life.

We spend so much of our lives trying to learn more. Another book. Another course. Another degree. But what if wisdom isn't just about what we learn? What if it's also about what we outgrow? In this episode, I share three beliefs that helped me build a successful career I genuinely loved for many years - first as a teacher, then a professor, and eventually a college vice president - but that eventually became limiting as I entered the second half of my life. This isn't about rejecting the past. It's about recognizing when the beliefs that once served us are no longer taking us where we want to go. We'll talk about: Why capable women often end up carrying more than they should. The subtle difference between "I can" and "I want to." Why reinvention isn't failure. It may simply be evidence that you've grown. If you've been feeling like you're changing in ways you can't quite explain... This conversation is for you. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I…

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