“Midlife isn’t about winding down—it’s your chance to wake up and write your next story.” – Bradley Richardson
🎧 We’re Not Gonna Take It: Why Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a RevolutionFeaturing: Bradley Richardson, Founder of Advanced Adulting
Remember when you were so confident you could take on anything? You didn’t think twice about moving cities, starting over, or chasing a wild dream. Now? You’re playing it safe. Keeping the job. Staying in your lane.
But here’s the truth: that "just get through it" mindset? It’s costing you.
This week on What’s Next GenX? we sit down with Bradley Richardson, the bold voice behind Advanced Adulting, and a true Gen X OG who’s been tracking the evolution of our generation for decades. In this power-packed episode, he makes one thing clear: Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a wake-up call.
We dive into why so many of us feel stuck, and how to break out of the midlife fog by reinventing—not just our careers, but ourselves.
🔥 This episode is your permission slip to do midlife differently.
3 Key takeaways:
🎯 1. Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a Catalyst. Bradley challenges the outdated narrative that midlife is a time to slow down or fade into the background. Instead, it’s a chance to reclaim your identity, shed labels placed on you by others, and rediscover what lights you up. Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about returning to who you were before the world told you who to be.
💼 2. Your Resume Isn’t the Problem—Your Approach Is.
Gen Xers are still following outdated job search rules—submitting endless applications and hoping someone notices. Bradley breaks down how the hiring game has changed, why “overqualified” is a code word for “we don’t know what to do with you,” and what it actually takes to stand out: being bold, direct, and willing to rewrite your story for today’s marketplace.
🧠 3. You’ve Been a Chameleon—Now It’s Time to Find Your Color Again
For decades, many of us dimmed our voices, adapted to fit in, and shaped ourselves around other people’s expectations. Bradley says it’s time to stop blending in and start showing up as your true self. Whether it’s exploring a long-lost passion, trying something new (and failing), or pivoting professionally—this chapter is yours to create.Watch now to learn what “reinvention” really looks like—and why it’s not too late.
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