And now what?
I used to think that once I reached a certain level of success, once I had the money, the freedom, the lifestyle, then I’d finally feel complete. That life would just click into place.
And in many ways, I’ve reached that point. I live where I want. I drive the car I used to dream about. I work when I want to. I’ve built something I’m proud of. I’ve helped people – thousands of women learn how to code and change their lives. And yet, I find myself asking the question:
And now what?
This isn’t a dramatic question. It’s not depression or a crisis. It’s just… real. There’s this quiet space after the climb where the air gets thin. Where the external rewards start to mean less, and the internal questions get louder.
What actually brings me joy?
What kind of relationships do I want?
What’s worth waking up for – now that I don’t have to?
I’m sharing this because most of us grow up thinking that financial success will bring happiness. And it does, to an extent. But I’ve learned something I wish I had understood earlier:
Success doesn’t fill the silence inside.
Only meaning does. Only connection. Only truth.
So now I’m searching – not for more things, but for more life.
More beauty. More peace. More presence. More purpose.
And maybe that’s where real success begins.
- Matt Delac
Dear Matt,
this really hits home!
It's powerful how you describe the shift from chasing success to seeking meaning.
That quiet space after achieving goals is where the deeper questions finally surface—and where real growth begins.
Thanks for voicing what so many feel but rarely say.
All the best Silvia