177. What Does Success Look Like? | No Stupid Questions

What matters more: meeting our own ambitions, or winning fame and glory? What’s it like to earn a gold medal at the Olympics? And why didn’t Mike’s grandfather get a watch?
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00:03 Defining success is a deeply philosophical and psychological question
02:40 Marty Seligman's theory of a life well-lived is based on the PERMA acronym.
07:11 Success is not just about societal achievements
09:25 Setting internal goals carries more weight than society's standards
13:54 Michael Phelps found success by redefining himself beyond being an athlete and identifying his personal needs
16:14 Success is subjective and multifaceted
20:07 Success is attaining peace of mind through self-satisfaction.
22:15 Success is about putting out your very best effort.
25:59 Success is subjective and doesn't have to be defined by fame or prestige.
27:53 Success is a combination of personal and objective achievements.
31:34 Success is subjective and not just based on objective measures.
33:36 Phelps moved to Arizona to continue training with his longtime coach

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