From Midlife Crisis to Business Breakthrough!

May 13, 2025

How I went from a midlife crisis to a business breakthrough is a story you might be interested in. But let me get real with you for a moment…

A few years ago, I found myself at a major crisis in life. I was a middle-aged man who had done all the “right” things. I worked hard, stayed responsible, provided for my family, and followed the path I thought would lead to lasting security. But deep down, I felt stuck. Frustrated. Unfulfilled.

In today’s blog I share my personal story, about how I hit a threshold of pain, and couldn’t take the way my life direction was going any longer. So I took action to become the best version of me, I stared a business and began living life with more purpose, abundance and fulfillment.

About 5 years ago, I realized that I wasn’t prepared for retirement and I also couldn’t bear the thought of living another decade feeling like I was just going through the motions. I was carrying the same silent burden that so many men my age do — living paycheck to paycheck, stressed about finances, and secretly wondering how I’d handle a $400 emergency without credit or borrowing the money from family and friends.

I wanted more.

Not just more money — but more meaning.

More memories with my family. More freedom to travel. More control over my time. I was tired of putting off car repairs, skipping family getaways, and watching others live a life of abundance while I stayed on the sidelines. I dreamed of golfing in the sun, RV road trips, relaxing on beaches, and living with more spontaneity like jumping on a place to a rock concert in New York.

I knew I had to become the man who created more abundance, and who built a financial fortress around his family. A man who leads with purpose. A man who finally lives free.

That’s when I realized that starting a business might be the path forward.

But not just any business. I didn’t want something that consumed my life. I needed:

Low startup costs
Location freedom
Passive income that could grow while I slept
A digital business that worked for me, not the other way around

But here’s the truth — I was full of mental chokeholds. I told myself I didn’t have enough time… or money… or experience… I believed I was too old to learn the tech stuff. I had been an employee my whole life — what business did I have thinking I could be an entrepreneur?

Those limiting beliefs kept me stuck. I procrastinated. I doubted. I hoped something would change. But nothing did… until I changed.

That was the moment everything shifted. You can read more about my story… how I went from a midlife crisis to a business breakthrough – building a business and life I love… by getting a free copy of my book BREAKING THE CHOKEHOLD. Click the link to get a copy now https://zaggtime.com/breaking-the-chokehold-book/

I found mentors. I invested in personal development. I built a rock-solid foundation — one built on:

Entrepreneurial thinking
Business strategy
Digital skills
And most importantly, a resilient mindset

Today, I run a personal development and entrepreneurial coaching business I love — helping other men and women like me launch side hustles, scale income, and finally create the time, financial, and geographic freedom they deserve.

Through personal mentorship in my array of Freedom Entrepreneur Formula Coaching Programs and my Freedom Entrepreneur Academy – a one year intensive program designed to help new entrepreneurs build a rock-solid foundation and succeed in their online business journey. These programs not only help you become and entrepreneur… but also help you become the hero of their own story — by unleashing your inner entrepreneur, sharing your gifts with the world, and creating a business you can be proud of, and a lifestyle you love.

“Opportunity doesn’t come to you… you have to go get it. You either build it yourself through painful trial and error – or accelerate your success by building it with someone who shares your vision.” — Douglas J. Howorko

ASSIGNMENT

If you find yourself going through a midlife crisis and are searching for a solution to make a breakthrough… check out these powerful life-assessment questions designed to spark reflection on authenticity, untapped potential, and the desire for greater abundance and fulfillment:

Am I truly living in alignment with who I am — or am I still trying to meet someone else’s expectations?
This question reveals whether you’re being authentic or wearing a mask to fit in.
What gifts, talents, or passions do I have that I’ve buried, ignored, or been too afraid to share with the world?
Many people feel a quiet ache from not using their natural abilities — this helps uncover them.
Do I wake up most days feeling excited and energized, or tired and stuck in a loop?
Your daily emotional state is a powerful indicator of whether you’re living a fulfilled, purpose-driven life.
What would I do differently if I fully believed I deserved more abundance, joy, and freedom?
This helps challenge scarcity thinking and opens the mind to what’s truly possible.
If I knew my time was limited, what would I regret not doing, building, or becoming?
This question brings urgency and clarity to what really matters — and what needs to change.

CALL TO ACTION

Look, building a business is like raising a child. You show up every day. You nurture it, even when it gets messy. And sometimes, you need a village to help you grow it.

That’s what I want to be for you — a guide, a mentor, and a supporter on your entrepreneurial journey to build something you love.

If you’re ready to stop just surviving and finally start thriving! Lets embark on a transformative journey with a complimentary 30-minute session tailored to assess where you stand in every aspect of your life—personally, socially, emotionally, physically, and financially. Let’s discover your passions and begin mapping out a clear path from where you are now to where you aspire to be. This life-changing conversation is your first step in bridging the gap between your dreams and reality.