We’ve all been told the same lie: once you hit that milestone, promotion, paycheck, body, title, you’ll finally feel complete. But arrival never feels the way we think it will.

In this episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier, Neil unpacks The Myth of Arrival—the false promise that external achievements equal lasting peace or fulfillment. Drawing on real-world examples from sports, military, and culture, he explains why post-achievement emptiness is so common, and why you’re not broken for feeling restless—you’re just not done becoming.

You’ll discover:

- Why chasing milestones leaves you restless

- The emotional fallout of “arrival” and how to normalize it

- Three reframes to shift from chasing outcomes to living in alignment:

• Identity Over Outcome

• Process Over Milestone
• Meaning Over Metrics

- Practical reflection prompts to anchor peace in your present, not your next achievement

Key takeaway: There is no arrival. But there is anchoring in your purpose, identity, and present moment.

Stay grounded. Stay unsettled.

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