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Success Myths Debunked: A Deep Dive into the Psychology of Money | Morgan Housel
2023-12-18
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In today’s episode, we tackle the price of greatness with Morgan Housel, the author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes which is already a NYT bestseller.
Today we’re redefining success and happiness, starting with a myth-busting take on the 1950s' nostalgia. Discover the unconventional yet effective strategy of finding happiness, gain unique insights into how embracing failure is a secret weapon used by top comedians to achieve greatness, including wisdom from the legendary Jerry Seinfeld on the art of timing and knowing when to walk away.
- Introduction – 0:00
- Most people overlook this simple mindset shift to be happy
- Why do we feel so nostalgic about the 1950s and does that nostalgia have a basis in reality?
- The psychological trick to making effortless changes in behavior – 18:12
- What is the simple strategy most people overlook to streamline your path to accomplishing your goals?
- If you want to be successful, when is the best time to walk away or move on from something you’re invested in?
- This is more important than competitive advantages in the long run – 26:50
- What can we learn from why once-dominant businesses collapsed in order to stay competitive in a hyper competitive market?
- The secret to going viral on any platform – 37:55
- What do you have to do to go viral that most people will never try?
- The unspoken painful price of greatness – 52:20
- Why would most people give up on the pursuit of fame if they knew this price they would have to pay?
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