How little experiments can lead to big success | Emmanuel Acho and David Epstein
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Navigating Ambition and Well-Being
In this chapter, the speakers delve into the tension between ambition and personal well-being within a competitive environment. They discuss the concepts of 'satisficing' versus 'maximizing' and share personal anecdotes to illustrate the impact of goal-setting on happiness. The conversation further explores the 'arrival fallacy' and the pressures of success, emphasizing the importance of flexible goals and meaningful contributions over rigid ambitions.
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