About this episode
Tim Shriver reflects on his upbringing in the Kennedy family and questions the winner-takes-all mentality in competition.
Growing up in the Kennedy family, Tim Shriver sees close relatives compete at the highest level of U.S. politics and learns a very specific definition of what it means to be a winner. As a result, a fierce competitiveness finds its way into every aspect of his life. But as the years go on, Tim begins to question whether this winner-takes-all mentality is the healthiest way to live. Maybe there’s a way that competition can bring out the best in all of us, regardless of who gets the gold medal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Guest: Tim Shriver
Topics covered
- competition
- mental health
- family legacy
- personal growth
- winning mentality
Keywords
- Tim Shriver
- Kennedy family
- competition
- winner
- mental health
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kennedy family
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