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The Impact of Achievement Culture on Children's Mental Health
In this chapter, the speaker explores the belief that childhood success is the key to a secure and happy adult life. They discuss the negative effects of this belief, such as inauthenticity and disconnection from one's true self. The chapter also delves into the concept of mattering as a solution to the hyperachievement problem, emphasizing the importance of feeling valued for who you are at your core.