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Finding Success without Setting Goals
Comedian and writer, Sloane Crosley, discusses her approach to finding success without setting goals in a specific direction, and how her unexpected audience has shaped her career.
36:40 - 42:41 (06:00)
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Success
Summary

Comedian and writer, Sloane Crosley, discusses her approach to finding success without setting goals in a specific direction, and how her unexpected audience has shaped her career.

Episode
#563: Sarah Silverman — The Joy of Being Alone, Becoming Your Own Best Friend, Insights from Therapy, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Lamborghini Dreams
A young boy grows up dreaming of having a model girlfriend and a fancy car, and eventually achieves that dream as a successful musician.
50:19 - 57:49 (07:29)
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Success
Summary

A young boy grows up dreaming of having a model girlfriend and a fancy car, and eventually achieves that dream as a successful musician.

Episode
E183: How I Became The Worlds Best DJ With Only One Arm: Black Coffee
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Coping with post-achievement heartbreak
Achieving goals and milestones can sometimes come with unexpected feelings of sadness and heartbreak, despite being a positive experience.
23:32 - 28:33 (05:00)
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Success
Summary

Achieving goals and milestones can sometimes come with unexpected feelings of sadness and heartbreak, despite being a positive experience. This phenomenon is not often talked about, but it is important to be prepared for it and understand that it is normal.

Episode
72. Start Being Selfish With Your Energy. It's Time to Focus
Podcast
Aware & Aggravated
The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
The people you surround yourself with can greatly impact your success and validation.
09:46 - 26:35 (16:49)
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Success
Summary

The people you surround yourself with can greatly impact your success and validation. While hustle culture can push you to persist for years, trying out multiple ideas can often be more beneficial.

Episode
#270: Ankur Nagpal – Teachable Founder On 4 Keys To Happiness
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
The Pressure of Comparing Yourself to Successful People like Elon Musk
The speaker describes the feeling of discomfort when comparing oneself to individuals like Elon Musk who have created world-changing inventions and wonders how to balance achieving success with leading a well-rounded life.
20:31 - 26:18 (05:46)
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Success
Summary

The speaker describes the feeling of discomfort when comparing oneself to individuals like Elon Musk who have created world-changing inventions and wonders how to balance achieving success with leading a well-rounded life.

Episode
Announcing This Year's Episode of the Year: Camp MFM Recap
Podcast
My First Million
Discerning Patterns in Successful Partnerships
The concept of service, giving, suffering, and sacrificing for the greater good is essential for successful partnerships.
20:28 - 22:09 (01:40)
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Success
Summary

The concept of service, giving, suffering, and sacrificing for the greater good is essential for successful partnerships. By discerning patterns in various partnerships, we can learn how to partner better and help others better.

Episode
Partnering with Jean Oelwang
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
Addiction to Success
In this episode, the speakers delve into the addiction that success can bring and whether it is the ultimate source of happiness.
42:42 - 45:09 (02:27)
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Success
Summary

In this episode, the speakers delve into the addiction that success can bring and whether it is the ultimate source of happiness.

Episode
I Will Out Live You! | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 167
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Building an Empire and Finding Satisfaction in Success
The timing and preparation are crucial for building a successful empire, and success without fulfillment is unsatisfying.
29:54 - 35:32 (05:38)
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Success
Summary

The timing and preparation are crucial for building a successful empire, and success without fulfillment is unsatisfying. Having the right system in place is essential to receive money and use it for good.

Episode
1003 Jay Shetty: Mindset Habits for Happiness, and Thinking Like a Monk
Podcast
The School of Greatness
My Mom's Competitive Streak Taught Me How to Get Good Reviews (with Bob Lefsetz)
Bob Lefsetz shares how his competitive mother's attitude has influenced his own tenacity in the music industry, including his strategy for confronting negative reviews.
26:27 - 30:11 (03:44)
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Success
Summary

Bob Lefsetz shares how his competitive mother's attitude has influenced his own tenacity in the music industry, including his strategy for confronting negative reviews.

Episode
"Jack Black"
Podcast
SmartLess
The Key to Overnight Success
The key to becoming an overnight success is to grind away at something effectively with a feedback mechanism, making sure you're doing deliberate practice for a long time, and pushing yourself towards the tails of the bell distribution.
23:01 - 28:23 (05:22)
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Success
Summary

The key to becoming an overnight success is to grind away at something effectively with a feedback mechanism, making sure you're doing deliberate practice for a long time, and pushing yourself towards the tails of the bell distribution.

Episode
#183 - William Leith - Why Some People Become Ridiculously Rich
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
John Carmack on Finding Success
John Carmack discusses the importance of focused hard work in finding success and following wherever the gradient descent takes you in this conversation on the podcast.
5:22:24 - 5:23:39 (01:14)
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Success
Summary

John Carmack discusses the importance of focused hard work in finding success and following wherever the gradient descent takes you in this conversation on the podcast. The transcript also includes a quote from Carmack about working towards your goals even if you're unsure which approach to take.

Episode
#309 – John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Balancing the Desire to Help with the Fear of Missing Out
The desire to help others and the fear of missing out on better opportunities can be persistent problems in achieving success.
02:10 - 06:33 (04:23)
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Success
Summary

The desire to help others and the fear of missing out on better opportunities can be persistent problems in achieving success. It's important to balance these competing motivations to find fulfillment and accomplish goals.

Episode
How to be a team player -- without burning out | Rob Cross
Podcast
TED Talks Daily
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
The podcast discusses the importance of maintaining discipline and hard work while pursuing success, with a comparison to the strategies of the Warriors basketball team.
1:44:21 - 1:47:50 (03:29)
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Success
Summary

The podcast discusses the importance of maintaining discipline and hard work while pursuing success, with a comparison to the strategies of the Warriors basketball team. The conversation also touches upon a recent controversy regarding a band's decision to replace a guitarist.

Episode
E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Rob's Dream
Rob Boughton, a successful aircraft mechanic, builds his dream house with a white picket fence and a mountain view and starts a family.
00:00 - 02:13 (02:13)
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Success
Summary

Rob Boughton, a successful aircraft mechanic, builds his dream house with a white picket fence and a mountain view and starts a family.

Episode
A Flight to Nowhere
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Real Life Stories Behind Successful Journeys
This podcast features real-life stories of successful individuals.
24:41 - 28:31 (03:50)
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Success
Summary

This podcast features real-life stories of successful individuals. They share the tools, books and people that made a difference in their lives, hoping to inspire others.

Episode
The Grand Ole Opry Cast
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Pressure to Succeed and the Impact of Mentors
The pressure to succeed can be overwhelming, especially for overachievers.
28:42 - 32:45 (04:02)
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Success
Summary

The pressure to succeed can be overwhelming, especially for overachievers. In this podcast, different tiers of mentorship are discussed and how they can help alleviate some of that pressure.

Episode
#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
Finding Success on Your Own Terms
The definition of success varies from person to person, and it's important to not blindly follow societal expectations.
2:28:05 - 2:31:12 (03:06)
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Success
Summary

The definition of success varies from person to person, and it's important to not blindly follow societal expectations. Everyone has their own unique path to achieving their goals, and it's up to each individual to determine what success means to them.

Episode
Jocko Willink: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others
Podcast
Huberman Lab
Training Your Mind for Success
The key to achieving your goals is to train your mind to believe that you will succeed, even if you face challenges along the way.
41:22 - 45:49 (04:27)
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Success
Summary

The key to achieving your goals is to train your mind to believe that you will succeed, even if you face challenges along the way. This requires dedication and hard work, such as making 100 hours of cold calls before getting a successful sale.

Episode
How to Manifest Anything You Want: 4 Simple Steps Backed by Neuroscience & Olympic Athletes
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Believing in Success
This is a repetitive statement about the speaker's belief in achieving success with the help of the right consultant, program, and star.
01:11 - 03:29 (02:18)
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Success
Summary

This is a repetitive statement about the speaker's belief in achieving success with the help of the right consultant, program, and star.

Episode
How Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart
The Ethics of Success
In this episode, the host discusses the idea that becoming successful requires screwing people over and how this notion can demonize the actions of those attempting to become successful.
09:54 - 14:50 (04:56)
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Success
Summary

In this episode, the host discusses the idea that becoming successful requires screwing people over and how this notion can demonize the actions of those attempting to become successful. He encourages listeners to examine their own definition of success and to pursue their passions instead of solely focusing on making money.

Episode
3 Things Successful People Focus On To Become Wealthy
Podcast
The Mindset Mentor
Overwhelmed with Success
The speaker reflects on their success, feeling overwhelmed with the large amounts of money they were making and the ethical issues they faced regarding the virtual nature of their work.
11:30 - 17:17 (05:47)
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Success
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The speaker reflects on their success, feeling overwhelmed with the large amounts of money they were making and the ethical issues they faced regarding the virtual nature of their work.

Episode
Ep 20: mobman
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
Building a Life You Want
The desire for success, material things, and relationships all play a role in a fulfilling life, but it’s important to build a life you want on your own terms rather than giving up what you want due to a lack of a suitable partner to grind with.
1:15:08 - 1:21:04 (05:56)
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Success
Summary

The desire for success, material things, and relationships all play a role in a fulfilling life, but it’s important to build a life you want on your own terms rather than giving up what you want due to a lack of a suitable partner to grind with.

Episode
2 Be Better Ep.11
Podcast
2 Be Better
The Privileged Polyglot
A man born into immense privilege deploys it effectively by mastering multiple languages, navigating various cultures, and seizing every opportunity he can get.
05:55 - 09:44 (03:48)
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Success
Summary

A man born into immense privilege deploys it effectively by mastering multiple languages, navigating various cultures, and seizing every opportunity he can get.

Episode
Special X-Mas Non-Bastard: Raoul Wallenberg, History's Greatest Hero
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The Importance of Building a Buzz for Success
Building a buzz can be crucial in achieving success, especially in industries such as entertainment.
57:00 - 1:00:03 (03:03)
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Success
Summary

Building a buzz can be crucial in achieving success, especially in industries such as entertainment. One comedian shares her experience with building buzz to get hired for a job.

Episode
Cecily Strong
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The Success of Letting Life Unfold
The speaker believes that success in life comes from being open to the wonderful things that show up and not necessarily from following a predetermined plan.
24:00 - 27:06 (03:05)
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Success
Summary

The speaker believes that success in life comes from being open to the wonderful things that show up and not necessarily from following a predetermined plan.

Episode
Alan Ruck
Podcast
HBO's Succession Podcast
Chasing Success with No Regrets
Comedian Jim Carrey discusses his definition of success and the importance of doing things he enjoys without chasing fame or money.
47:08 - 51:18 (04:09)
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Success
Summary

Comedian Jim Carrey discusses his definition of success and the importance of doing things he enjoys without chasing fame or money.

Episode
Honk If You're Orny with Orny Adams | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #101
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The Myth of the Self-made Success
The success of rich and successful people is often a result of hidden advantages and opportunities that others do not have, rather than just their individual hard work and talents.
06:11 - 10:40 (04:29)
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Success
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The success of rich and successful people is often a result of hidden advantages and opportunities that others do not have, rather than just their individual hard work and talents. This challenges the common belief that their success is solely earned through merit.

Episode
Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
Podcast
If Books Could Kill