HerMoney Classic: Finding Success Without Losing Yourself

We’re revisiting one of our most popular conversations with author and human performance expert Brad Stulberg , exploring what it means to achieve success without compromising your well-being or personal values. Brad explains how shifting from a traditional "if-then" mindset to a values-driven approach can help you find fulfillment, avoid burnout, and improve your life. Whether you’re aiming to make a career shift, reduce stress, or rethink your approach to investing, this conversation is packed with insights that will inspire you to find success on your own terms. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Shifting from Goal-Driven to Values-Driven Success 11:00 How To Identify Your Core Values 20:00 Rest vs. Action to Address Burnout Takeaways: By focusing on values rather than constant achievement, you’ll find deeper satisfaction and avoid the “hedonic treadmill” of always seeking more. Identify your core values by envisioning an ideal future self, reflecting on qualities you admire in others, and reconnect with the original motives behind your goals. Grounding success in values reduces stress and improves performance by fostering a state of "relaxed striving." Learn more about our Finance Fixx program here . Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount. Interested in learning more about investing alongside hundreds of other women? Join us every other Monday night on Zoom at investingfixx.com . Have a question for us? Write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com . While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe ! The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney . Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast, and to learn more about Airwave, head to www.airwavemedia.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices