
Mashup Episode: How to Reinvent Yourself and Build the Life You Want
The Edge of Possible with Cameron AtlasShow Notes
So often, our second act turns out to be the best part of the story. But getting there usually means walking through a stretch of uncertainty that nobody warns you about. In this mashup episode, I bring together three powerful conversations about reinvention. Jim Fielding shares how a career at the top of Disney, DreamWorks, Fox, and Gap, a divorce, and a global pandemic collided to bring him to rock bottom, and how he rebuilt himself into the most authentic version of who he is. Terry Esau tells the story of quitting a job that was draining him and talking his way into a jingle writing business with nothing but a cheap sport coat and a rusted out Chevy. And Mark Setch explains how he moved from accounting to 19 years as a pastor and then to coaching, by discovering the purpose that ties every role together. If you're feeling the pull toward something new, this episode will help you trust that the uncomfortable space in between is exactly where the next version of you is being built.
In This Episode, You Will Learn Why restlessness can be a compass pointing you toward more meaningful work How to separate your identity from your job title and company name Why a change in environment can unlock a change in mindset A simple "three strike rule" for deciding when to keep going after rejection Why letting money be the defining factor in your career can lead to unhappiness How to respond with courage when the people who love you don't understand your choices Practical ways to live well in the in between while you wait for clarity Plus much more...
What We Discuss: 0:00:00 - Reinvention and Second Acts 0:00:40 - Career Pivot 0:04:05 - Ikigai and Leaving California 0:06:27 - Rock Bottom to Breakthrough 0:09:44 - Finding Authentic Jim 0:11:38 - Restlessness as a Compass 0:12:02 - Jingle Hustle Origin Story 0:19:32 - Three Strikes and Resilience 0:23:42 - Mark’s Purpose-Led Shifts 0:27:24 - Courage Beyond Money 0:31:47 - Living in the In-Between 0:38:50 - Final Takeaways and Farewell
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