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The Cost of Professional Success
19:29 - 26:31 (07:02)
Comedians and other successful individuals may have difficulty addressing personal pain and dysfunction since they fear it may affect their professional contributions that involve the insights gained from this pain, which is a challenging position to be in. Eccentricity is often used as a pleasant euphemism for "crazy" when referring to successful people.
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Excelling in one's professional or artistic life may come at a cost to their personal life, as their areas of dysfunctionality often overlap with their brilliance.
19:29 - 21:09 (01:39)
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Excelling in one's professional or artistic life may come at a cost to their personal life, as their areas of dysfunctionality often overlap with their brilliance. By addressing their blind spots, individuals can mitigate real risks and achieve greater success.
ChapterThe Cost of Professional Success
Episode#498: Josh Waitzkin and Tim Ferriss on The Cave Process, Advice from Future Selves, and Training for an Uncertain Future
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Josh Waitzkin talks about how eccentricity and genius often go hand in hand, and how it's important to embrace and celebrate one's own unique qualities.
21:09 - 22:56 (01:47)
Summary
Josh Waitzkin talks about how eccentricity and genius often go hand in hand, and how it's important to embrace and celebrate one's own unique qualities.
ChapterThe Cost of Professional Success
Episode#498: Josh Waitzkin and Tim Ferriss on The Cave Process, Advice from Future Selves, and Training for an Uncertain Future
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The fear of losing the gift that pain provides, such as insight or cynicism, can deter people from seeking therapy, especially successful figures in the creative field.
22:56 - 26:31 (03:35)
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The fear of losing the gift that pain provides, such as insight or cynicism, can deter people from seeking therapy, especially successful figures in the creative field. However, it's important to acknowledge and address dysfunctionality to lead a healthier life.