Burnout, Van Life, and Letting Go of Success | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 115
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In this episode of Ben Thinking, Ben sits down with Becky, who walked away from a high-powered career at Microsoft to pursue a life of intention, simplicity, and self-discovery. From burnout to van-life to settling in New Mexico, this conversation dives deep into what it means to listen to your gut and choose a different path.
00:00 – Intro: Ben sets the tone
02:30 – Becky’s journey into tech and her time at Microsoft
07:10 – Burnout and emotional dissonance
11:50 – Making the leap: quitting without a plan
16:00 – The fear and freedom that followed
20:40 – Solo travel and life on the road
27:15 – Nature as a mirror and healer
31:50 – Finding peace in New Mexico
35:30 – Redefining success and self-worth
40:20 – Intuition and internal guidance
47:10 – Shedding labels and identity
53:00 – From proving to being
57:30 – Becky’s advice for those at a crossroads
1:00:00 – Closing reflections
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