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Accomplishment and Happiness (Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker)

The Michael Shermer Show

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Exploring Accomplishments, Happiness, and the Nature of External Recognition

Exploring the dichotomy of internal and external rewards through the lens of achieving a PhD, reflecting on the transient nature of professional successes and the lasting impact of personal growth.

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