Finding Your N.E.X.T.

How do you find purpose and significance after achieving a successful exit from your business? In this episode, Jerome Myers and Matt Halloran introduce the "NEXT" framework - Nourish, Evaluate, Explore, and Transcend. This provides guidance on moving through the challenging "Exit Paradox" when letting go of your business identity while creating a vision to find a meaningful impact in the next chapter of life.

[00:00 - 08:45] Introducing the NEXT Framework

Created to provide direction to struggling business exits by evaluating meaning, exploring possibilities, and transcending to significance

Addresses the emotional paradox and identity crisis many face when letting go of a business

Focus on self-care and grace to transition out of past identity

Embracing the process of learning again and considering new opportunities

[08:46 - 20:13] Navigating the Difficult Emotions

Pain and struggle often necessary for growth and change

Healthy relationships and a supportive community aid the transition

The three “Nourish” phases: The Exit Paradox, Life After the Applause, and Roller Coaster of Change

Reframing your identity and worth beyond career achievements

[20:14 - 34:36] Evaluating and Exploring Purpose Beyond Yourself

The three “Evaluate” phases: Beyond Self, A Vision for the Future, and Cultivating Resilience and Embracing Change

Look beyond selfish motivations, share your gifts and knowledge

Discover opportunities to continue pursuing meaning and applause through purpose

Knowing by exploring your direction to what is beyond can help you gain more clarity

[34:37 - 44:05] Transcending to Legacy and Significance

Building true impact beyond your lifetime and individual benefit

Generosity and community to make a difference for future generations

Surround yourself with people who can help you achieve transcendence

Head over to https://theexitparadox.com/next for the incoming intensive

Tweetable Quotes:

"If you don't know what you're beginning, how could you possibly have a new start?" - Jerome Myers

“At the end of the day, who's going to show up for you when you can't show up for yourself?” - Jerome Myers

“What if we did that? Have so many people who felt like we had such a big impact on their world that they wanted to carry us to our final resting place… How would you have to live in order to create that?” - Jerome Myers

Connect with us on LinkedIn!
Jerome: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers/ 
Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthalloranpm/ 

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. 

Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people’s interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.itooktheredpill.co
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How do you find purpose and significance after achieving a successful exit from your business? In this episode, Jerome Myers and Matt Halloran introduce the "NEXT" framework - Nourish, Evaluate, Explore, and Transcend. This provides guidance on moving through the challenging "Exit Paradox" when letting go of your business identity while creating a vision to find a meaningful impact in the next chapter of life.

[00:00 - 08:45] Introducing the NEXT Framework

Created to provide direction to struggling business exits by evaluating meaning, exploring possibilities, and transcending to significance


Addresses the emotional paradox and identity crisis many face when letting go of a business


Focus on self-care and grace to transition out of past identity


Embracing the process of learning again and considering new opportunities

[08:46 - 20:13] Navigating the Difficult Emotions

Pain and struggle often necessary for growth and change


Healthy relationships and a supportive community aid the transition


The three “Nourish” phases: The Exit Paradox, Life After the Applause, and Roller Coaster of Change


Reframing your identity and worth beyond career achievements

[20:14 - 34:36] Evaluating and Exploring Purpose Beyond Yourself

The three “Evaluate” phases: Beyond Self, A Vision for the Future, and Cultivating Resilience and Embracing Change


Look beyond selfish motivations, share your gifts and knowledge


Discover opportunities to continue pursuing meaning and applause through purpose


Knowing by exploring your direction to what is beyond can help you gain more clarity

[34:37 - 44:05] Transcending to Legacy and Significance

Building true impact beyond your lifetime and individual benefit


Generosity and community to make a difference for future generations


Surround yourself with people who can help you achieve transcendence


Head over to https://theexitparadox.com/next for the incoming intensive

Tweetable Quotes:

"If you don't know what you're beginning, how could you possibly have a new start?" - Jerome Myers

“At the end of the day, who's going to show up for you when you can't show up for yourself?” - Jerome Myers

“What if we did that? Have so many people who felt like we had such a big impact on their world that they wanted to carry us to our final resting place… How would you have to live in order to create that?” - Jerome Myers

Connect with us on LinkedIn!

Jerome: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers/ 

Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthalloranpm/ 

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. 

Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people’s interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.itooktheredpill.co

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices