There’s a midlife phase where you’re actively engaged, meeting expectations, but the sense of fulfillment has changed. This occurs because we're midway through life, facing health issues, children’s problems, and aging parents. Typically, it’s a sign that the motivations that once drove you aren’t as strong or relevant anymore. 

We spend our lives chasing success; climbing the corporate ladder, making more money, and proving ourselves. In midlife, we question what to do once we achieve it, or why we keep pursuing it when we haven’t.