Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching Why Chasing Success Actually Prevents You From Getting It
Oct 2, 2025
Success often feels elusive, and chasing it can make it slip away further. Viktor Frankl's insights suggest that happiness and success emerge as side effects of dedicating ourselves to meaningful work. A poignant listener story highlights the podcast's impact during tough times, revealing how real connection matters. Emphasizing joy over the obsession with outcomes, Scott advocates for focusing on present excellence and finding a greater purpose. Ultimately, true fulfillment arises when we stop fixating on success and engage with the process.
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Listener Cancer Story That Changed Perspective
- A longtime listener battling cancer told Scott the podcast helped him through 2–4 AM and got him back to sleep.
- That story reminded Scott that he doesn’t consciously try to help; he just shows up and it matters to people.
Success Arrives As A Byproduct
- Viktor Frankl argues you cannot pursue success or happiness directly; they must ensue as byproducts.
- Success and happiness appear when you dedicate yourself to something greater than yourself.
Stop Obsessing And Do The Work
- Let success happen by not obsessing over it and instead focus on the work itself.
- Shift attention from outcomes to doing excellent, meaningful work in the present.
