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What happens when you finally reach the goal you’ve been chasing and it doesn’t feel the way you thought it would? 

I’m joined by Nick Shelton, a U.S. Air Force veteran, bestselling author, and speaker who has lived multiple lives, sometimes by choice, sometimes by necessity. Nick opens up about growing up painfully shy, being mistaken for hearing impaired as a child, and slowly learning how to navigate social connection as an introvert by breaking it down into small, manageable steps. And on the flip side, Nick shares what no one really talks about: the identity crisis that hit after retiring early at 49, the quiet loneliness that followed “success,” and the unexpected grief of losing structure, purpose, and visibility. We talk about what it feels like to fade into the background, how relationships shape opportunity, and why reinvention doesn’t require a rock bottom, just a willingness to show up.

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📲 Connect with Nick Sheltonon LinkedIn.

📲 Follow @takethispersonally on Instagram.

📲 Follow @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.

What happens when you finally reach the goal you&rsquo;ve been chasing and it doesn&rsquo;t feel the way you thought it would?&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m joined by&nbsp;Nick Shelton, a U.S. Air Force veteran, bestselling author, and speaker who has lived multiple lives, sometimes by choice, sometimes by necessity. Nick opens up about growing up painfully shy, being mistaken for hearing impaired as a child, and slowly learning how to navigate social connection as an introvert by breaking it down into small, manageable steps. And on the flip side, Nick shares what no one really talks about: the identity crisis that hit after retiring early at 49, the quiet loneliness that followed &ldquo;success,&rdquo; and the unexpected grief of losing structure, purpose, and visibility. We talk about what it feels like to fade into the background, how relationships shape opportunity, and why reinvention doesn&rsquo;t require a rock bottom, just a willingness to show up.
🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes.
📲 Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasleonshelton/">Nick Shelton</a> on LinkedIn.
📲 Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/takethispersonally/">@takethispersonally</a> on Instagram.
📲 Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/webgirlmorgan/">@webgirlmorgan</a> on Instagram.

Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman.  Honest Conversations with Experts & Friends, helping us all feel less alone. We’re all trying to be the best versions of ourselves but navigating life’s challenges isn’t easy. We may go to therapy, but how does that therapy translate to real life? That’s where this podcast comes in. Look at this podcast as your challenger friend who wants to push you to be the best version of yourself all while lifting you up. We’re going to lean on each other’s experiences to become better, more confident humans. And just maybe… a little bit at a time… feel a little less alone in this big world.

Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman.&nbsp; Honest Conversations with Experts &amp; Friends, helping us all feel less alone. We&rsquo;re all trying to be the best versions of ourselves but navigating life&rsquo;s challenges isn&rsquo;t easy. We may go to therapy, but how does that therapy translate to real life? That&rsquo;s where this podcast comes in. Look at this podcast as your challenger friend who wants to push you to be the best version of yourself all while lifting you up. We&rsquo;re going to lean on each other&rsquo;s experiences to become better, more confident humans. And just maybe&hellip; a little bit at a time&hellip; feel a little less alone in this big world.

Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman

"Just Show Up" How an Introvert Learned to Build Confidence, Community, & a New Life

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