How Should We Define Success? (With Grammy-Winning Kevin Olusola and Donovan Dee Donnell)

How Should We Define Success? (With Grammy-Winning Kevin Olusola and Donovan Dee Donnell)

June 29, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 310

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The episode explores the definition of success with insights from Grammy-winning artist Kevin Olusola and life coach Donovan Dee Donnell.

Everyone dreams of being a success. But how should we define success? Is it by external or internal standards? And what standards? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome Grammy-Winning musical artist Kevin Olusola and life coach Donovan Dee Donnell to discuss their new book "Designed to Succeed".References and resourcesSuccess definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/successWhy you should define success for yourself: https://www.stjohns.edu/news-media/johnnies-blog/how-do-you-define-success-tips-tricksProblems with external success: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyday-resilience/202406/defining-success-on-your-own-termsWebsitesThe Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.worldNathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.meJoseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmesKevin Olusola: kevinolusola.comDonovan Dee Donnell: donovandeedonnell.comBookDesigned to Succeed: A Faith-Driven Blueprint to Building the Life You Were Created to Live: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310370124/?bestFormat=true&k=designed%20to%20succeed%20kevin%20olusola&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k1_1_13_de&crid=25MYANYDQMPZ9&sprefix=kevin%20olusola

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Hosts: Nathan Clarkson, Joseph Holmes

Guests: Kevin Olusola, Donovan Dee Donnell

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Organizations: The Overthinkers, Merriam-Webster, Psychology Today, St. John's University

Books & works: Designed to Succeed

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