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Yung Pueblo on How to Measure What Actually Matters in Life

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Nov 12, 2022

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Yung Pueblo

Yung Pueblo, a New York Times bestselling author and poet, shares insights from his latest book, "Lighter." He emphasizes the value of measuring success not by metrics but by the impact on the common good. The conversation navigates the importance of personal fulfillment over public accolades and the unpredictable nature of meaningful connections. Yung Pueblo explores the wisdom found across different cultures and the transformative power of personal growth through embracing change and letting go of attachments.

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ANECDOTE

Brief Bestseller Status

Yung Pueblo's new book, Lighter, unexpectedly reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
The success was short-lived as James Clear's book reclaimed the top spot the following week.

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Fleeting Success

Achieving a significant milestone can be humbling when compared to others' ordinary achievements.
External validation doesn't change one's core identity or guarantee lasting fulfillment.

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Intrinsic Motivation

Success isn't defined by external competition but by striving to be your best self.
Focus on doing a good job in your life and your chosen pursuits, regardless of external recognition.

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Ryan talks to the poet Yung Pueblo about his new book Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future, why servicing the common good is the most valuable metric to measure great work by, the common threads that tie differing philosophies together, and more.

Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 2.7 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. His two books, Inward and Clarity & Connection were both instant bestsellers. Diego's third book, Lighter, debuted as a #1 New York Times best seller.

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