80. Is a “Success Hangover” Real?
About this episode
This episode explores the phenomenon of feeling disappointed after achieving great success and discusses the implications of such feelings.
Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? This episode originally aired on January 2nd, 2022.
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