The Relationship Between Ambition, Drive, and Happiness

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This chapter explores the concept of ambition and its connection to drive and happiness. They discuss the motivations behind pursuing excellence, the potential consequences of becoming too focused on one pursuit, and the importance of developing internal motivation. They also delve into the trade-offs and sacrifices that often come with achieving success.

The Master Somm test is widely recognized as one of, if not the hardest test in the world. Only 273 people have passed it since it was incepted in 1969, also making it one of the rarest distinctions out there (<0.00001% of the world!)

In this episode, Steph and Cal discuss some of the hardest human feats, from athletics to intelligence to, and whether a healthy ambition can lie behind them.

They also discuss where they've taken things the furthest, and where they're still driven to do more.

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