The Daily Stoic The Curse Of Success | Morgan Housel PT 1
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Feb 24, 2024 
Morgan Housel, a bestselling author known for "The Psychology of Money," shares compelling insights on the hidden burdens of success. He reflects on a near-death experience and discusses the toxic nature of fleeting achievements. Housel unpacks the psychological challenges elite athletes face post-competition and the societal pressures that equate success with self-worth. He emphasizes the importance of identity beyond accolades and advocates for intrinsic motivations over external validation, highlighting how unrecognized decisions can shape our paths.
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Avalanche Survival
- Morgan Housel shares a near-death experience involving an avalanche while skiing with friends.
- He made a snap decision not to join them on a second run, which saved his life.
Fragility of Life and History
- Seemingly insignificant decisions can have enormous consequences, even altering life's trajectory.
- History often hinges on unpredictable events, highlighting the world's fragility.
Determinism vs. Chance
- History repeats itself, yet every event could have unfolded differently.
- The deterministic nature of life coexists with the potential for individual choices and chance occurrences to change everything.
