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41. Chasing Success Will Keep You Busy and Distracted but will it bring you joy? | Why You Need to Define Success for Yourself

41. Chasing Success Will Keep You Busy and Distracted but will it bring you joy? | Why You Need to Define Success for Yourself

Update: 2024-10-25
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Are you caught in the endless cycle of chasing success—only to feel more distracted and less fulfilled? In this episode of Becoming Obsessed, we break down the harsh truth: pursuing traditional success often keeps you busy, but not happy. From money and reputation to fame and titles, society’s default definition of success can leave you feeling empty.




Take time to define your version of success - and to reflect on what you are working toward.




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41. Chasing Success Will Keep You Busy and Distracted but will it bring you joy? | Why You Need to Define Success for Yourself

41. Chasing Success Will Keep You Busy and Distracted but will it bring you joy? | Why You Need to Define Success for Yourself

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