How to Escape the Success Trap (Before It’s Too Late!)

Success used to mean climbing the corporate ladder, securing promotions, and chasing ever-growing paychecks. But in 2025, are these metrics still relevant?With economic shifts, evolving workplaces, and changing personal priorities, how we define success is undergoing a transformation. At the time of this recording, layoffs continue to loom large, hybrid work is reshaping expectations, and younger professionals are redefining what it means to “make it.”Are you keeping up with the changing tides? Or are outdated success metrics holding you back?In this episode, Subha and Hasita break down the evolution of success, why traditional KPIs might not cut it anymore, and what you can do to set your own benchmarks for achievement.00:00 Why the definition of success is shifting05:24 The problem with conventional success metrics12:40 What companies value in 202520:15 Are layoffs and pay cuts changing our ambitions?27:48 How to define success on your own terms

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Subha Chandrasekaran

Hasita Krishna

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