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117. Does Success Require An 'Unhealthy Obsession'?

117. Does Success Require An 'Unhealthy Obsession'?

Update: 2025-06-16
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What does it really take to achieve success— and is it worth the cost?

In this episode, I reflect on a recent video I saw on YouTube, by a former doctor turned entrepreneur who suggested that financial success requires an “unhealthy obsession” and intense personal sacrifice. 

Join me as I unpack his perspective and why it may not apply to other types of success pursuits, why this mindset won't work for Scholarly Mamas® and why there are several unhelpful assumptions unpinning this thinking. I offer a slightly different viewpoint grounded in my lived experience of PhD Motherhood, that challenges grind culture and explores a more sustainable, fulfilling path to success. 

If you've ever wondered whether you have to sacrifice what matters most to finish your PhD well as a Scholarly Mama®, this episode is for you!

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117. Does Success Require An 'Unhealthy Obsession'?

117. Does Success Require An 'Unhealthy Obsession'?

Host Dr Michelle Gibbs