What if everything you think you know about success, hard work, and happiness is completely wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Dahlstrom — a former C-suite executive turned founder — who walked away from millions, rebuilt his life from scratch in Boulder, and discovered a radically different definition of success. We talk about the hidden cost of chasing prestige, why so many “successful” people are miserable, and the little-known exercise that helped him redesign his entire life. Kevin also breaks down why AI will reshape the job market faster than anyone expects, why hustle culture is quietly destroying people, and why most of us are living in the wrong place without even realizing it. We get into failure, luck, identity, purpose, and what it means to truly live a life you’re proud of.
What if everything you think you know about success, hard work, and happiness is completely wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Dahlstrom — a former C-suite executive turned founder — who walked away from millions, rebuilt his life from scratch in Boulder, and discovered a radically different definition of success. We talk about the hidden cost of chasing prestige, why so many “successful” people are miserable, and the little-known exercise that helped him redesign his entire life. Kevin also breaks down why AI will reshape the job market faster than anyone expects, why hustle culture is quietly destroying people, and why most of us are living in the wrong place without even realizing it. We get into failure, luck, identity, purpose, and what it means to truly live a life you’re proud of.
Connect With Kevin:
Twitter: x.com/Camp4
Website: bolt.health/
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Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/
Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik
YouTube: youtube.com/@TheVictoryDegree
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