Chapter
Finding Peace in the Wilderness of Survivorship
The speaker discusses their journey of accepting the reality of their post-cancer experience, removing expectations, and learning to exist in the messy middle. They also touch upon their experience of a solo 15,000 mile road trip after learning to drive at 27.
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After experiencing a post-cancer identity crisis, the speaker realized they needed to confront the facts of their situation and develop a new plan for their future.
57:09 - 1:01:39 (04:30)
Summary
After experiencing a post-cancer identity crisis, the speaker realized they needed to confront the facts of their situation and develop a new plan for their future. This involved letting go of expectations and recognizing that the pre-illness version of themselves no longer existed.
ChapterFinding Peace in the Wilderness of Survivorship
Episode#516: Suleika Jaouad on Invaluable Road Trips, the Importance of a To-Feel List, and Finding Artistic Homes
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The idea that life is a binary between success and failure can be limiting.
1:01:39 - 1:05:07 (03:27)
Summary
The idea that life is a binary between success and failure can be limiting. It's important to allow ourselves to exist in the messy middle, especially as we live longer lives.