This video addresses the pervasive feeling of being behind in life, reframing it as a signal to re-evaluate personal progress metrics. It encourages viewers to challenge externally imposed definitions of success, adopt an 'architect mindset' to learn from experiences, and practice gratitude. The speaker also advises breaking free from the comparison trap by limiting social media and cultivating daily solitude to achieve alignment between internal values and external actions, ultimately defining personal success on one's own terms.