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#772 - Oliver Burkeman - Why Our Obsession With Productivity Is All Wrong
Modern Wisdom
Selection for Pathologies and Compulsions in the Pursuit of Success
Success often selects for individuals who are driven by pathologies, compulsions, and voids which lead them to pursue greater heights. As individuals climb the ladder of success, they tend to exhibit a higher level of misery and a need for external validation. This phenomenon is not limited to just money and status but extends to fame and celebrity as well. Celebrities, for example, may often lack the ability to be content without external adulation, indicating that their pursuit of the spotlight is driven by a void rather than pure joy for their craft.
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