In Part 5 of this series, Sarah explores how external metrics create an illusion of certainty—and how to replace it with something sturdier: your own clear metrics, aligned with work that genuinely matters. In this episode, we talk about redefining success on your own terms. Because when the ground is shifting beneath academia, the only real security comes from what you carry with you: your skills, your clarity, your integrity. We’ll explore how to identify the markers that actually matter—the work that feels meaningful, the outcomes that endure, and the values that guide you—so you can build a career that’s sustainable, self-defined, and aligned with what matters most.Interested in joining the next cohort of K to R Essentials? Join the waitlist at https://sarahdobson.co/k2r