Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife

Dr. Brett Blair — coaching midlife men to move beyond the title and build a life of purpose, strength & fulfillment.
Flourish in Midlife

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

The World Economic Forum warned several years ago that AI would displace or change 85 million jobs. We are now living in the middle of that shift.

Many people in their fifties and sixties are watching their industry change and wondering if their own chapter is about to end.

If you’re feeling the uncertainty and the quiet fear that comes with it, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why I created a short readiness assessment. It takes just a few minutes and shows you where you stand as you think about what’s next.

If you’re curious, comment the word READY below and I’ll send you the link.

What’s one thing you’re feeling as you watch these changes unfold?

I read every comment.

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

Twenty years coaching senior leaders has taught me one thing about midlife transition.

The work that matters most is rarely the work on the to-do list.

It's the inner work happening underneath, the kind that decides whether your next chapter has real meaning or just a new title.

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

Five things I rarely hear executives in transition give themselves permission to say:

1. I'm not sure what I want next.
2. The thing I'm good at isn't the thing I love.
3. The money was good and it still wasn't enough.
4. I'm tired in a way sleep doesn't fix.
5. I think I need help thinking this through.

If any of these landed, you're in good company.

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

The midlife "crisis" framing is one of the worst things modern psychology gave us.

Most of the senior leaders I work with aren't in crisis. They're in transition. There is a meaningful difference.

Crisis says something is broken. Transition says something is changing.

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

The men I coach who navigate transition best aren't the ones who move fastest.

They're the ones willing to sit with the question of what they actually want before answering it.

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

Most executives in transition don't need another resume rewrite.

They need someone to ask better questions about what comes next.

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[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

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[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

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[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

An awesome Christmas Eve on the slopes in Breck. Life is good. @ Breckenridge Ski Resort https://t.co/id5xg7uShL

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

Happy uncle Patrick with sweet Miss Emerson. Life is good!! @ Colorado Springs, Colorado https://t.co/kyyQ1gaukg

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

I’m in love!!! My first grandchild, Miss Emerson. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ @ Colorado Springs, Colorado https://t.co/nMGtqf4chm

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

Are you predicting your best life ever in 2019? #liveyourbestlife https://t.co/pXdq5aPFJZ

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

Is there something you are fearing today, but you know you could do it anyway? #liveyourbestlife https://t.co/oaFKnCQW2H

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

Hard to do, but with discipline, can become a habit that changes your life forever. #LiveYourBestLife https://t.co/iY0fYPJKlW

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

How are you doing in believing in your dreams? It can make all the difference! #yougotthis #liveyourbestlife https://t.co/BgMayFlXf9

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

As we approach the end of this year, how are you doing on balance in your life? Now is a good time to think about this. #balance #liveyourbestlife #yougotthis https://t.co/b8AylArhfU

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

Ponder the possibilities.. #liveyourbestlife https://t.co/1LDTCzuwZl

[Dr. Brett Blair | Flourish in Midlife @BestLifeGlobal_]

The Best Life Summit - 2019!! We are well on our way to create the best Summit ever. You won't want to miss it!! Summer, 2019. Research Triangle Park, NC!! #BeInspired! https://t.co/O1zg7NHmjO