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Material success
TopicExpert statements
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What experts have said about Material success
3 statements · 3 negative
People can remain miserable despite possessing wealth, fame, and desired life circumstances.
“it's possible to be absolutely miserable having everything anyone could seemingly want”
Open the episode · Essentials: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam HarrisListen at 37:34
Material success does not repair perceived past wrongs.
“I thought being successful was supposed to right all the wrongs that I felt like I missed. And it turns out nobody gives a fuck. No. And it does none of that.”
Open the episode · #2494 - Chamath PalihapitiyaListen at 2:34:46
Material success does not reliably provide significance or belonging.
“any form of material success, will it make us feel significant, seen, heard, understood, important in our place in the world? And it never does.”
Open the episode · #1083 - Michael Smoak - 16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious PeopleListen at 1:11:55
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