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November 27, 2024 61 mins
They say that happiness comes after the success... Can it happen the other way around? 


This week the guys explore if it ambition might hinder being truly "happy" and if thats the case... Are us goal seekers just doomed??


Tune in this week to find out... New episode every Wednesday!
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Summary:


In this episode of the Misfits Podcast, hosts Christopher Sellers and Broedy Ipox explore the complex relationship between happiness and success. They discuss whether happy people can achieve greatness, the dichotomy of ambition and contentment, and reflect on historical figures who struggled with mental health despite their achievements. 


The conversation delves into the nature of relentless ambition, the sacrifices it demands, and the potential need for a certain level of delusion to reach high levels of success. 


They discuss the delusion of confidence, the journey of visionaries, the importance of social relationships, and the allure of tragic figures in storytelling.
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Chapters:


00:00 - Introduction to the Misfits Podcast
02:53 - Are Happy People Successful?
07:01 - The Dichotomy of Happiness and Success
11:51 - Historical Figures and Their Struggles
17:48 - Ambition vs. Happiness
23:56 - The Role of Focus in Achievement
29:27 - The Delusion of Confidence
32:20 - The Journey of Visionaries
34:51 - Ambition and Relationships
39:13 - The Allure of Tragic Figures
44:52 - Understanding Mental Health and High Achievement
49:40 - The Impact of Failure
53:59 - Happiness, Success, and Exceptionalism
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