The Weight We Carry—Breaking Free from False Narratives with Paul Rivera
What if everything you believed about your life turned out to be an illusion?
In this powerful episode of The 7 Hats Podcast, I sit down with Paul Rivera—a professor-turned-diplomat-turned-entrepreneur—who shares his journey of self-discovery, resilience, and breaking free from generational cycles.
🔥 We explore:
✔ The hidden cost of chasing success at the expense of alignment
✔ How childhood experiences silently shape our identities
✔ The trap of living for others and how to break free
✔ Paul’s evolution from academia to diplomacy to purpose-driven entrepreneurship
✔ The power of self-awareness, listening, and rewriting your own story
If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or burdened by past expectations, this episode is for you. Paul’s story proves that real success starts with finding your true purpose.
🌎 Connect with Paul: https://beactchange.com
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What happens when you realize that the life you thought you lived wasn’t real?
In this deeply moving episode of The 7 Hats Podcast, I sit down with Paul Rivera, a former professor turned diplomat turned entrepreneur, who shares his incredible journey of self-discovery, resilience, and breaking free from generational cycles.
🔥 In this episode, we discuss:
✔ The hidden cost of chasing success over alignment
✔ How childhood experiences shape our identities (often without us knowing)
✔ The danger of living for others instead of for yourself
✔ How Paul went from academia to diplomacy to purpose-driven entrepreneurship
✔ The power of listening, self-awareness, and rewriting your own story
Paul’s journey is proof that success means nothing if you’re misaligned with your true purpose. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or felt stuck in a life that doesn’t quite fit—you don’t want to miss this episode.
Paul's Website: https://beactchange.com/
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