Ep 44 The Surprising Causes and Cures of Midlife Crises

What really drives midlife crises and how can you navigate one without it upending your life? 

In this episode of Management Muse, Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey Tumlin talk about the psychology of midlife crises, from the unexpected sadness that can follow major achievements to the dissonance that arises when life feels out of sync. They explore common triggers behind midlife crises like career plateaus and, counterintuitively, achieving key goals. They also discuss why moments like these often lead to big and bad decisions. Cindi and Geoff share strategies to help you avoid—or at least minimize—midlife crises and avoid overcorrecting in response to temporary uncertainty.

Tune in to uncover how to transform midlife challenges into growth and renewal.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• How goal achievement can unexpectedly trigger feelings of loss.
• Why cognitive dissonance often fuels midlife crises.
• How career plateaus and unmet expectations  are destabilizing.
• How to find your next purpose without overreacting.
• Insights on navigating change thoughtfully to avoid unnecessary upheaval.

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