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Doing Everything Right but Still Unhappy?
Redefining Success in Your 30s & 40s | Real English Podcast

Are you doing everything right — working hard, being responsible, following the rules — but still feeling tired, empty, or unhappy inside?
You’re not alone. And you’re not failing.

In this episode of Real English Podcast, Brendy and Annie talk about why life can look successful on the outside but still feel heavy on the inside — and how to talk about these feelings in real, everyday English.

This episode is perfect for beginner to intermediate English learners who want to improve listening and speaking while reflecting on real life.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why “doing everything right” doesn’t always lead to happiness

The when–then trap and why satisfaction never seems to last

How comparison affects our sense of success

Useful English expressions for talking about life, emotions, and success

📘 Free PDF Workbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18cCo...

To help you review and practice today’s lesson, we’ve prepared a free PDF workbook with:

Key vocabulary explained in easy English

Useful expressions from the episode

Role-play, quiz, answers, and cultural tips

👉 Download the free PDF here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18cCo...

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

Doing Everything Right but Still Unhappy? | Chapter 1

0:00 Welcome & series intro (3-part mini series this week)
1:00 This week’s theme: Not someone else’s success, but the life I want to live
1:15 Today’s question: Whose definition of success are we following?
1:45 The checklist we never chose (school, job, marriage, house)
2:50 The when–then trap: “I’ll be happy when…”
3:20 Adaptation: why achievements stop making us happy
3:55 Sisyphus metaphor: pushing the rock, never feeling finished
4:55 Feeling tired doesn’t mean you’re lazy — the game has no end
5:10 The comparison game & social media highlight reels
6:05 Why comparison always makes us feel behind
6:20 Story of David in Guatemala: redefining wealth and success
7:35 Real success vs. external success (connection over possessions)
7:55 Important message for your 30s & 40s: discomfort ≠ failure
8:20 External markers vs. internal markers (peace, safety, rest)
9:00 Role-play: promotion, success, and feeling secretly exhausted
10:30 “The ladder was leaning against the wrong wall”
10:50 Speaking practice: redefining success in your own words
11:40 Key takeaway recap
12:15 Next episode preview: success vs. peace
12:40 Free PDF & closing

📅 3-Part Mini Series Schedule

This episode is Part 1 of our special mini series:

1️⃣ Doing Everything Right but Still Unhappy?
2️⃣ Why can life look good on the outside but still feel uneasy inside?
3️⃣ How can we gently redefine success to fit our real life?

Make sure to listen to the full series this week.

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