This chapter examines how media shapes achievement narratives by highlighting diverse backgrounds and challenges. It advocates for a more balanced portrayal of success that celebrates accomplishments without solely focusing on the struggles faced.
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss two heroes of the Paris Olympics: sprinter Noah Lyles and gymnast Simone Biles. The two share a similar story, overcoming heartbreak and mental health struggles to return to the apex of their sports. Robert and Mick talk about the lessons from this, including why you can be open about your struggles without being defined by them, the importance of doubling down on your strengths, and much more.