Nick Shelton is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, international speaker, and former petroleum chemist who has reinvented himself more than once. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and building a decades-long career in the oil and gas industry, Nick retired early at 49, only to discover that freedom without purpose can feel like a slow collapse. Today, he’s the creator of The Reset Button, a reinvention protocol for those navigating major career shifts or life transitions who find themselves asking: What’s next?
In this powerful episode, we explore the untold emotional and psychological toll that success can take. What happens when the job title, the money, or the accomplishments no longer bring fulfillment? Is there a way to find peace, purpose, and passion again? Nick, a retired high performer, opens up about drifting without purpose after early success, and how he hit a point where he felt "dead but not dead."
We dive into the identity crisis many men (and women) face after major life transitions—whether it's divorce, career burnout, or retirement. Nick shares the reset system he created, and how it's helped countless others rediscover alignment, build authentic relationships, and pursue a life driven by meaning instead of metrics.
If you've ever wondered whether it’s possible to reinvent yourself without losing who you are, this episode is for you.
In this episode, expect to learn:

• Why achievement often leaves you feeling empty inside
• The dangerous myth of “success = fulfillment”
• How to recognize the early signs that it’s time to reinvent your life
• The power of doing a personal “audit” to reclaim your identity
• Simple steps to reset your life without losing yourself
• Why men struggle with self-worth beyond work or wealth
• How to use relationships, creativity, and curiosity to find your next mission
• The “uniform method” for embodying your new identity
• How to move from external validation to inner alignment
• Plus much more

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• Website: https://resettheman.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasleonshelton/

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