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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Jamie Varon

Nov 9, 2021
Writer and influencer Jamie Varon joins Sophia Bush to discuss the toxicity of hustle culture, the danger of dimming our own light, and her upcoming book 'Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Choosing happiness over constant striving brings fulfillment and simplifies life.
  • Reclaiming self-worth and finding joy in self-acceptance frees from external validation.

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Choosing Happiness and Letting Go of Ambition

In 2017, the speaker made the conscious decision to prioritize her happiness and let go of her ambition-driven mindset. She realized that constantly striving for the next milestone wasn't bringing her fulfillment, and she needed to find contentment in the present moment. This shift allowed her to simplify her life, focus on inner growth, and rewrite the narratives of self-doubt and self-judgment that were holding her back. By choosing to be happy first and pursuing contentment, she discovered that she could still have dreams and goals while finding joy in the journey.

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