Acharya Prashant explains that what is commonly termed a 'midlife crisis' is essentially a blow of the truth hitting a person who has lived according to a scripted, conditioned existence. He argues that from a young age, individuals are conditioned by society to pursue specific dreams—such as a certain job, marriage, and material possessions—under the false promise that these will bring fulfillment. These dreams are presented as inevitable truths rather than conscious choices, leading to a lack of true individuality. Because these goals are often spurious and hollow, they eventually fail to provide satisfaction, resulting in a crisis of frustration and disillusionment.