Is The Ladder Leaning On The Right Wall?

For many, this stage brings an uncomfortable realization: the ladder we’ve been climbing might be leaning against the wrong wall. What once motivated us—titles, promotions, packed calendars—might no longer feel satisfying. We start questioning what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. And while the outside world may see a seasoned professional, inside, we might be reevaluating everything from our definition of success to our sense of purpose.