

The Success Myth Diaries #2: Sian Clifford on Fame
May 25, 2023
Sian Clifford, best known for playing Claire in Fleabag, discusses success myths including the 'then and when' theory, the myth of busyness, and the myth of perfectionism. She shares her experience of winning a BAFTA and the ongoing pressure to meet expectations. The conversation also touches on the concept of ego versus soul, the meaning of success and collaborative creativity, and the endless chase for success and fame influenced by society's capitalist structure.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Myth of 'Then and When'
01:48 • 3min
The Experience of Success and the Pressure to Meet Expectations
04:25 • 3min
Exploring grief, ego, and the difference between achievement and experience
07:25 • 2min
The Meaning of Success and Collaborative Creativity
09:11 • 2min
The Chase for Success and Fame
11:38 • 20min