Three Invisible Limits


Reader,

I want to do something different this week.

Instead of asking you to read, I want to invite you to listen.

I was recently a guest on the DisruptHER podcast, and this conversation stayed with me long after we stopped recording. Not because it was polished—but because it was real.

We went to a place where many high performers quietly live but rarely name.

I call it the midlife rift.

It’s that moment when:

  • You’ve checked all the boxes
  • Built the career
  • Held it together for everyone else
  • And yet… something feels off

Not wrong.
Not broken.
Just disconnected.

In this conversation, we unpack:

  • Why so many successful people feel depleted despite their success
  • How identity loss sneaks in when you’ve spent decades becoming everything for everyone
  • The three invisible limits that keep high performers from entering their next chapter
  • Why leadership can be profoundly lonely—and why losses hit twice as hard as wins
  • How to separate your worth from your performance (this one matters deeply)

I also share the non-negotiable habits that reshaped my life—even after health crisis—and how I now support leaders to protect their energy, rebuild belief, and reclaim their voice.

It isn’t about doing more.
It’s about coming home to yourself while still wanting more.

If you’ve felt a quiet tug lately…
If success looks good on the outside but feels heavy on the inside…
If you’re standing at a threshold and can’t quite name what’s next…

This conversation is for you.

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And if something lands—if a sentence stops you in your tracks or opens a door—send me a message by replying to this email. I’d love to know what resonated.

You don’t have to burn yourself into the ground to build something meaningful.

You are the biggest influencer in your life, and when you recognize your influence over you, it's a game changer!

Resilience and pressure are two sides of the same coin.

One side is the weight.

The other side reveals the person carrying it.

When teams, talent and high performers train to understand that resilience is a power source to be leveraged, it changes everything.

Email me to learn more.

And, if you want a mid-week boost -- a short but powerful message sent to your phone Wednesdays -- a reminder, a quote, a pick me up. Text SUCCESS to (833) 362-7461. Let's keep the momentum going. See you Wednesday!



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Christina Langdon

After 30 years working for big name media brands including Martha Stewart and Fast Company, leading sales and marketing teams, I now help leaders achieve more than they think possible. Sunday Sunshine is my weekly newsletter that's about you, your future, and your success. Getting out of our default habits with insights on mindful productivity and lifelong learning, actionable ideas and exercises to have you hitting the week full of energy and enthusiasm. It's the best way to beat the Sunday Scaries.

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