Anthony Kuo on Escaping the Success Trap and Building a Career That Actually Fits

May 26
51 mins

Episode Description

What happens when you do everything right on paper… and still feel like something is off?

Anthony Kuo knows that feeling firsthand. From performing at Carnegie Hall at 17 to climbing the corporate ladder after graduating from NYU Stern, he checked every box most people chase. But underneath the external success, something never quite clicked.

Now a career satisfaction coach and founder of Untamed Career, Anthony helps high achievers untangle the gap between success and satisfaction and build careers that actually align with who they are.

This conversation explores what many working dads quietly wrestle with. The tension between providing and feeling fulfilled. The pressure to keep going even when something feels misaligned. And the challenge of figuring out what you actually want when the answer is not obvious.

Anthony shares how to:

  • Understand the difference between success and satisfaction and why both matter
  • Recognize when your work is draining energy instead of fueling it
  • Break down the overwhelming question of “what do I want?” into something actionable
  • Avoid burnout by paying attention to the process, not just the outcome
  • Navigate career changes without blowing up your life or risking stability
  • Understand how your career choices impact your presence as a parent

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NYU Stern School of Business

Carnegie Hall

ADHD

The Song That Never Ends from Lamb Chop

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