Overthink Success
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Jul 16, 2024 Ellie and David dissect the concept of success, discussing party planning, inspirational quotes, haters, corporate buzzwords, and the pitfalls of thinking we know it all. They explore success in American literature, philosophy of science, and philosophy, touching on societal pressures and personal fulfillment.
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Implicit Success Metric
- Modern society implicitly values career/financial success.
- Saying someone is "successful" implies career success without needing to specify further.
Success as Overcoming Obstacles
- Success usually implies overcoming obstacles like competition or scarcity.
- Wu argues that even leisure is now viewed as an obstacle course towards a socially acceptable goal.
Parental Expectations
- Ellie notes varying parental expectations regarding success.
- Some parents constantly praise, while others, like stereotypical Asian immigrant moms, push for more.