Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

I don’t know about you, but the thought of starting over in my 40s? Whew. It’s heavy. It’s overwhelming. It’s not just the idea of change—it’s the weight of everything I’ve already poured my time, energy, and heart into. Losing that? It’s enough to make your chest tight and your mind spiral.

But here’s the truth: sometimes life hits that blue screen. The system crashes. And the only thing left to do is hit that Control + Alt + Delete. Reset. Reboot. Rebuild.

It don’t feel good. It don’t look right. And it sure don’t come with a manual. But sometimes, it becomes the only move left on the board.

And the first thing you gotta do? Strengthen your mindset. Because listen—life can take your job, your house, your relationship, your plans. But if it takes your mind? Game over. That’s the real battleground. That’s where the comeback begins.

I get it. The energy it takes to rebuild in your 40s and beyond ain’t the same as it was in your 20s. Back then, we bounced back like rubber bands. Now? It’s more like stretching a bungee cord that’s been through some things. Some of us are just tired. Bone tired. Soul tired.

But hear me: don’t give up.

Keep going. Even if it’s slow. Even if it’s messy. Even if you gotta crawl some days. Your persistence, your resilience, your consistency—they will pay off. All work has its reward. And you will be rewarded first for your faith. Then, for your grind. And when that comeback hits? It’s gonna be greater than the setback ever was.

So I’m just here to remind you: you’re not alone. We’re all in this together. Different stories, same storm. Plant your feet. Look up. And keep growing.

You got this.

Joy Junkie!