21: The Secret to Living a Fulfilling Life – A Conversation with Author Jerrid Sebesta

Guest Bio

Jerrid Sebesta is the creator of Life-Undeferred, a platform dedicated to helping people unlock their dream life. He is a transformational speaker, coach, and Amazon best-selling author of "Life-Undeferred: How to Unlock the Dream Life Already Inside." Before moving back to the Willmar area in 2014, he was a TV meteorologist for 12 years in several top-20 markets including Phoenix and Minnesota's KARE11. Jerrid believes we're called to step into our most authentic selves, shining light on the world around us.

Show Summary

You’ve built the career, the family, the life you always thought you wanted — so why do you still feel unfulfilled? In this episode, Jerrid Sebesta, former TV meteorologist turned keynote speaker and author of Life Undeferred, shares his midlife wake-up call and the one mindset shift that changed everything. From burnout and success traps to discovering true purpose beyond the grind, Jerrid reveals why most people feel stuck in midlife and how to break free. If you’ve ever asked yourself, "Is this really it?" — this conversation is for you. Learn how to stop chasing empty goals, redefine success, and make your second half the best half.

Chapters

00:00 – The Midlife Wake-Up Call You Can’t Ignore

02:14 – Jerrid Sebesta’s Story: From Weatherman to Reinventing His Life

05:45 – When "Success" Still Leaves You Feeling Empty

09:02 – The Burnout Trap: Why High Achievers Struggle in Midlife

13:37 – The ‘Plant the Flag Moment’ That Changed Everything

17:21 – Grit vs. Surrender: The Secret to True Fulfillment

21:50 – The Power of Co-Creation: Stop Trying to Control Everything

26:03 – Why Most Men Stay Stuck (And How to Break Free)

30:42 – The Role of Faith, Mindset, and Letting Go

34:17 – Sunday Night Strategy: Jerrid’s Simple System for a Winning Week

38:55 – What to Do If You Feel Trapped in Your Own Success

42:18 – The One Question You MUST Ask Yourself to Find Purpose

46:09 – Closing Thoughts: How to Take Action on This TODAY

Connect with Jerrid

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerridsebesta/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerridsebesta/

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