The Five Year Plan

Am I Falling Behind?

June 30, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week, Anna dives into one of the most universal - and quietly terrifying - questions we ask ourselves: Am I falling behind??In this solo episode (and the second last episode of Season 1!!!), Anna unpacks where "feeling behind" comes from, why high achievers are especially vulnerable to it, and how to redefine success when your life doesn't follow the timeline you imagined.Special shoutout to the listener who submitted their story to the Confessions Vault and inspired this entire episode. Your fellow planners are rooting for you!! Share Your Story: ⁠The Confessions Vault ⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thefiveyearplanpodcast⁠IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefiveyearplanpodcast⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@thefiveyearplanpodcast⁠Email: annashuyizhang@gmail.com

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