Two Inconvenient Women Do we really want to be successful?
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Dec 5, 2025 What does success really mean? The hosts explore the societal narratives that define success as wealth and achievement, questioning if these ideals are worth pursuing. They highlight the concept of redefining success based on personal values rather than societal expectations. Emphasizing the importance of failure as a stepping stone, they suggest that success is more about the journey and individual fulfillment. Reflecting on life’s true priorities, they argue that deep connections and meaningful experiences shape a truly successful life.
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Singing Through Fear In Fun Choir
- Rachel describes overcoming panic to sing in a 80-person lunchtime 'Fun Choir' and finding joy in co-creation rather than performance.
- The experience shifted fear into joy and strengthened communal trust.
Success Is A Cultural Story, Not A Finish Line
- The dominant story of success is a linear checklist fed by schools and media that frames life as milestones to 'arrive' at.
- That story encourages endless striving and ignores whether those milestones actually satisfy people's deeper needs.
Test Needs Behind Your Goals
- When assessing success, list what you think you need then test whether those things actually deliver the underlying need.
- Replace assumed goals (like a car) with the real value (freedom to travel) and you'll often already meet it.
