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Alain de Botton on the joy of being average (E218)

The High Performance Podcast

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Recognizing Human Agency and Navigating Ambition

This chapter delves into the nature of ambition and the importance of recognizing human influence in shaping the world. It encourages the cultivation of personal responsibility in children, highlighting the necessity of prioritizing self-approval over external validation amid the discord that comes with making choices.

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