At some stage—often in our 40s or 50s—careers reach a turning point. The path that once felt certain may suddenly feel heavy, uninspiring, or even meaningless. For some, this shows up as restlessness or disengagement. For others, it takes the form of burnout, a career setback, or the unraveling of something they’ve nurtured for decades. Sometimes, nothing visible goes wrong—except a quiet void within, a nagging sense that life and work have drifted out of alignment. But what if this isn’t a breakdown? What if it’s an opening—an inflection point inviting us to pause, rethink, and intentionally design the next phase of our careers? Many who approach this phase with curiosity and creative energy find themselves staging remarkable comebacks. Why Midlife Feels Like a Crisis The so-call

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