The Consequences of Suppressing Inner Desires

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Suppressing inner demons and unresolved issues can be challenging and lead to negative consequences. People may find themselves consumed by their pursuits and develop addictive tendencies. However, some argue that it is better to be addicted to something constructive like business rather than something destructive like cocaine. It is important for individuals to be self-aware of their addictive personalities and avoid harmful obsessions.

The Master Somm test is widely recognized as one of, if not the hardest test in the world. Only 273 people have passed it since it was incepted in 1969, also making it one of the rarest distinctions out there (<0.00001% of the world!)

In this episode, Steph and Cal discuss some of the hardest human feats, from athletics to intelligence to, and whether a healthy ambition can lie behind them.

They also discuss where they've taken things the furthest, and where they're still driven to do more.

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