Culture teaches us that scrambling up peaks of achievement is a worthy goal—and that when we reach the pinnacle of success, we'll finally be happy.
The problem is, not everyone can reach the very top. And even for those who do, achieving that goal doesn't make them happy.
Wondering how this could be? Martha and Ro offer a theory: We're climbing the wrong mountain!
Join them for this fun episode as they break down the cultural myths surrounding success and fulfillment and point you toward true happiness.
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