External measures of success

What experts have said about External measures of success

2 statements · 1 negative · 1 neutral

1. David DeidaNeutralMay 23, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   External success does not fundamentally change a person’s being

   “but essentially they're the same one”

   Listen at 13:25

   Open the episode · The New Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida - #1101
2. Shaan PuriNegativeApr 30, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Winning an externally defined game can make people miserable when it conflicts with their values.

   “he spends two years winning that game and then basically feeling miserable because he's like this is not what he enjoys about philosophy. So he made himself miserable winning the game.”

   Listen at 1:22:24

   Open the episode · Kratom Addiction, Naked Justice & The Uber Eats To OF Pipeline - #1091

Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.