The Catastrophe of Success: Why Success Can Feel Like Failure | Shrink Space E.30
Description
Why does success sometimes leave you feeling anxious, empty, or unsure what's next? In this episode of Shrink Space, we explain the catastrophe of success: that surprising feeling of pressure or emptiness after reaching a big goal.
David shares his theory that anxiety is what keeps us moving and that the absence of anxiety might even feel like depression. Rob doesn’t fully agree. Is it possible to just feel content without always striving for more?
If you’ve ever wondered why success doesn’t always bring happiness, this episode is for you. Follow Shrink Space for more insights into psychology and human behavior.
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Timestamps
(00:00 ) Our trip to Cancun
(13:27 ) Introducing today’s topic: the catastrophe of success
(19:22 ) Does public success add pressure to keep achieving?
(22:00 ) Is anxiety what drives us forward?
(28:28 ) Rob’s story about purpose and fulfillment
(42:14 ) Does the age of success change how we cope?
(48:30 ) Is it possible to just feel content?
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