You got what you wanted. Now what? | Debbie Millman
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Debbie Millman discusses the fleeting nature of achievement and the importance of creating for its own sake.
Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself. Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Host: Debbie Millman
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