

Brad Stulberg: Ditch The Hedonic Treadmill For Sustainable Success
23 snips May 2, 2022
Brad Stulberg, a writer and coach specializing in human performance, shares insights from his latest book, emphasizing groundedness over hustle culture. He discusses the pitfalls of relentless ambition and the importance of personal well-being and community support. Brad candidly explores mental health, recounting his journey with OCD and suicidal ideation. The conversation delves into aligning values with actions, the 'arrival fallacy,' and the power of vulnerability, ultimately encouraging a balanced approach to success and fulfillment.
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Brad's Panic Attack and OCD
- Brad Stulberg experienced a panic attack after a long run and busy day in NYC.
- This triggered severe health anxiety and, later, intrusive thoughts of self-harm.
OCD Diagnosis
- Brad was diagnosed with OCD, which explained his intrusive thoughts.
- Intrusive thoughts often target what people value most, which for Brad was life itself.
Exposure Therapy
- Brad's therapist recommended an intense exposure therapy exercise involving a knife.
- This desensitized him to the intrusive thoughts and marked a turning point in his recovery.