The Midlife Shift: How I Left the Rat Race and Found Myself

What if I'm living my life all wrong? That's the question that nagged at Mo Issa. In 2008, Issa was nearly bankrupt in more ways than one. Frequent panic attacks disrupted his days. Though a successful businessman enjoying the outward trappings of affluence, his money and prestige failed to bring him happiness. His business faced critical funding problems. Disillusioned, depressed, and empty, Issa started questioning himself and his values. He spent years looking for purpose and meaning. The Midlife Shift takes you along on his extensive journey of self-discovery, learning to look inward instead of outward for validation. The Midlife Shift is Issa's filter-free story of how a self-described "obnoxious, hard-nosed businessman obsessed with wealth and status" found deep satisfaction and contentment-and paved a path you can follow.

Review :
"The Midlife Shift is a powerful and relatable journey that speaks directly to anyone standing at the crossroads of midlife, seeking deeper meaning and fulfillment. With raw honesty, Mo reveals the profound transformations that come when we step away from external success and lean into self-discovery and authenticity. His story is an inspiring reminder that it's never too late to rewrite our narrative and live in alignment with our true values. This book is essential reading for those ready to embrace their midlife shift with courage and intention." -CHIP CONLEY, NYTimes Bestselling Author of Learning to Love Midlife & Founder of MEA "This book was just what I needed when I needed it. Midlife can be confusing and disorienting, but it doesn't have to be a crisis-it can be an awakening. Mo Issa's book will show you how." -JEFF GOINS, bestselling author of The Art of Work "Whether you've tasted success, faced adversity, or feel a lingering malaise, The Midlife Shift reminds us that our best times can still lie ahead. With Issa's warmth and wisdom, this book shows how a purposeful life only grows richer over time." -RICHARD LEIDER, International bestselling author of The Power of Purpose, Repacking Your Bags, and Life Reimagined "The Midlife Shift captures Mo Issa's journey from a high-flying CEO to a man seeking deeper meaning beyond wealth and status. After panic attacks and a family tragedy, Issa confronts the emptiness of the 'rat race' and, inspired by Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych, embarks on a transformative path of self-discovery. This memoir, blending confessional and inspirational elements, reveals Issa's shift toward a life centered on spiritual balance and human connection. Written with humility and accessible prose, The Midlife Shift is a powerful invitation to embrace life's true essence." -NII AYIKWEI PARKES, Poet and Author of Tail of the Blue Bird "The Midlife Shift is more than a book; it's a bridge between ego and soul. Mo Issa's journey invites readers to look inward, discovering that true authenticity is born from self-love, not self-help. Through soulful storytelling and spiritual insight, Issa reminds us that life's failures are lessons, detours in our personal odyssey. This is a love story-an invitation to meet ourselves along the way. Open this book, sip its wisdom slowly, and perhaps, meet your own soul in the pages within." -JAMIE MILLARD, Author of Cuoreosity: The heArt of Being