Episode

E167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
Description
Will is an author who brings out the unexpected ways that we’re vulnerable, and how to manage those vulnerabilities and turn them into strengths. The author of six books including Sunday Times bestsellers, he’s one of the most interesting voices on how we can manage our worst impulses to succeed in the modern world. In a conversation that covers everything from are we more narcissistic than we used to be to how a desire for status underpins all of our ambitions, to how to deal with low self esteem and suicidal thoughts, Will held nothing back on this unfiltered exploration of the surprising strategies we can employ to deal with the dark sides of life. Topics: Your early years, how was your self esteem shaped those years Your book selfie, the inspiration Would you have been happier if you were told you could succeed? Am I actually making decisions? How our genes control us Story telling Why does status matter? Can we be to consumed by status? We live longer with a higher status Our pursuit of status is greater and our pursuit for money The part social cues play in the ‘status game’ How do we advance in the status game? What ingredients create happiness for you? The last guest question Will: https://twitter.com/wstorr https://www.instagram.com/williamstorr/ Will’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Game-Will-Storr/ Will’s new book, The Status Game, is out now in the UK and in the US on the 23rd August. Others books mentioned: Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/diaryofaceo Vodafone Business - https://bit.ly/3Nagd1l Crafted - https://bit.ly/3JKOPFx Huel - https://my.huel.com/Steven
Chapters
Author and journalist David Epstein shares insights from his research into the role of genetics in success, challenging the popular belief in the power of sheer grit and hard work.
00:00 - 02:05 (02:05)
Summary
Author and journalist David Epstein shares insights from his research into the role of genetics in success, challenging the popular belief in the power of sheer grit and hard work. Epstein argues that genetics play a significant role in athletic and intellectual performance, and that acknowledging this can actually lead to a more diverse and inclusive society.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Our brain is still being formed up until our mid-twenties, which is also when reality is being formed.
02:05 - 07:59 (05:53)
Summary
Our brain is still being formed up until our mid-twenties, which is also when reality is being formed. Therefore, a good childhood can fix the negative course of our thoughts and emotions, and learning how to turn the voice in our head into someone who won't be too harsh or too accepting is important.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The idea of self-esteem as a panacea for societal issues such as homelessness and gang culture was a misguided one, and the promotion of self-esteem has led to a generation of entitled individuals.
07:59 - 13:01 (05:02)
Summary
The idea of self-esteem as a panacea for societal issues such as homelessness and gang culture was a misguided one, and the promotion of self-esteem has led to a generation of entitled individuals.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The concept of selfie is not just about self-love, but also about self-acceptance and being a flawed individual.
13:01 - 19:17 (06:15)
Summary
The concept of selfie is not just about self-love, but also about self-acceptance and being a flawed individual. We should be our own harsh but loving parent, rather than a defence lawyer, in order to accept ourselves truly.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The way we feel can affect our personalities and make us different people, according to studies.
19:17 - 24:45 (05:28)
Summary
The way we feel can affect our personalities and make us different people, according to studies. Encouragement and pressure can also influence our abilities and behavior.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Personality is influenced by both genetics and childhood experiences.
24:45 - 30:45 (06:00)
Summary
Personality is influenced by both genetics and childhood experiences. While certain traits may be innate, childhood experiences can shape and mold an individual's personality over time.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares a story about a compelling black and white Volkswagen ad showcasing a man's struggle driving to his snowplough through a blizzard, and how storytelling is vital to advertising and marketing a product effectively.
30:46 - 39:21 (08:35)
Summary
The speaker shares a story about a compelling black and white Volkswagen ad showcasing a man's struggle driving to his snowplough through a blizzard, and how storytelling is vital to advertising and marketing a product effectively.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The brain is obsessed with status and assigns status points to anything.
39:21 - 48:31 (09:10)
Summary
The brain is obsessed with status and assigns status points to anything. Different games use different things to symbolize status.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this episode, the hosts explore the concept of status games, including how the size of a logo can indicate one's place in the social hierarchy.
48:32 - 52:23 (03:51)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts explore the concept of status games, including how the size of a logo can indicate one's place in the social hierarchy.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The drive for connection and status is inherent in humans, and it can lead to both positive and negative outcomes.
52:23 - 57:41 (05:17)
Summary
The drive for connection and status is inherent in humans, and it can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. While some individuals like Jeff Bezos and Beyonce are highly attuned to the status game, addiction to it is not limited to only those who lack self-worth.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Johann Hari, author of 'Lost Connections', discusses with Andrew Huberman the correlation between status and health: how our body changes its genes and cell activity when the brain registers a drop in status, particularly in dominance games that have a virtue element to them.
57:41 - 1:05:49 (08:08)
Summary
Johann Hari, author of 'Lost Connections', discusses with Andrew Huberman the correlation between status and health: how our body changes its genes and cell activity when the brain registers a drop in status, particularly in dominance games that have a virtue element to them.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker delves into the concept of how young people identify high status individuals as people to learn from, and how we tend to emulate the behaviors and mannerisms of those who we look up to.
1:05:49 - 1:11:46 (05:56)
Summary
The speaker delves into the concept of how young people identify high status individuals as people to learn from, and how we tend to emulate the behaviors and mannerisms of those who we look up to.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of status in our pursuit for happiness and why it is more significant than our pursuit for money.
1:11:46 - 1:19:37 (07:51)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of status in our pursuit for happiness and why it is more significant than our pursuit for money. The speaker also elaborates how status and happiness are interconnected, and why the competition for status is not limited to specific individuals, but instead, everyone plays individual status games irrespective of their social status.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The space race can lead to useful innovations for humanity, and in the business context, being generous with status can attract others to work with us.
1:19:37 - 1:25:05 (05:27)
Summary
The space race can lead to useful innovations for humanity, and in the business context, being generous with status can attract others to work with us. The difference between competition and rivalry can affect success in the status game.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the trade-offs and benefits of volunteer work and rivalries, and explains why it is a mistake to classify them as healthy or toxic.
1:25:05 - 1:29:17 (04:11)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the trade-offs and benefits of volunteer work and rivalries, and explains why it is a mistake to classify them as healthy or toxic.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The solution to understanding men and helping them in a male-friendly way is not to tell them to be more like women, but rather to figure out what men are like and develop solutions specifically designed for them.
1:29:17 - 1:36:23 (07:06)
Summary
The solution to understanding men and helping them in a male-friendly way is not to tell them to be more like women, but rather to figure out what men are like and develop solutions specifically designed for them. While there are differences between men and women, talking about gender generally can be unhelpful and unfair to men.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The game of status is so fluid that even the lowest status member in a meeting can make a fantastic contribution and leave feeling on top of the world.
1:36:23 - 1:40:51 (04:28)
Summary
The game of status is so fluid that even the lowest status member in a meeting can make a fantastic contribution and leave feeling on top of the world. However, there will always be people at the bottom of the status game in society, but that does not condemn them to a life of constant misery and torture.
EpisodeE167: The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The podcast discusses the book "The Status Game" and how it sheds light on the forces that control decision making.
1:40:51 - 1:45:24 (04:32)
Summary
The podcast discusses the book "The Status Game" and how it sheds light on the forces that control decision making. The speaker also mentions a sand timer that serves as a reminder of the finite time we have on earth and recommends Heal Protein as a nutritionally complete protein supplement with low calories.