Are you chasing a career that looks good on paper, but doesn’t feel right in your heart? In this episode of Motivational Mondays, University of Denver professor and professional speaker Corey Ciocchetti reveals why true success is about authenticity, purpose, and character, not just your resume or bank account.
Listen to this episode to learn about…
[0:00] Intro
[1:22] How chasing a high-paying law career left Corey unfulfilled, and how a chance teaching role revealed his true calling.
[9:16] The importance of discovering your “blue circle”—the foundational values that guide all major life decisions.
[24:44] Why putting your job ahead of your Family will never lead to happiness, no matter how successful you appear.
Corey shares the deeply personal story of leaving a high-powered law career to pursue teaching, how discovering his “blue circle” changed everything, and why so many people are stuck chasing fake success in the age of social media. His message is clear: you’ll never be happy living someone else’s dream.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Identify your core values and align your life with them
✅ Stop comparing yourself to others—especially on social media
✅ Understand why ethics and integrity are essential to leadership
✅ Avoid letting your job define your self-worth
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