The Psychology Of Success | Guy Raz
Summary
Dan Harris interviews Guy Raz, host of "How I Built This," about the psychology of success and the transformative power of failure. Raz shares how his career setbacks, including being passed over for a major NPR role, led him to pioneer podcasting and find greater fulfillment. They discuss the importance of embracing discomfort, the role of luck in life's trajectory, and how maintaining strong personal relationships often outweighs professional achievements.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest background
The role of failure in success
Early journalism career and luck
NPR career setbacks and foreign reporting
Transition to podcasting and TED Radio Hour
Podcasting boom and career pivot
Sponsor: 10% Happier app
Comparing career paths and resilience
Belief in luck and building blocks
Taking risks and aging well
Vulnerability in content creation
Historical lessons: Brunelleschi and Michelangelo
Sponsors: Gametime and Lincoln Tech
Privilege, luck, and hidden struggles
Marriage and relationships as success
Work-life integration and family
Sponsors: Quince and Wayfair
Journalism skills and business ownership
Scale vs sustainability: Dominique Ansel
Defining happiness and personal models
Collaboration and show credits
Sponsor: OnDeck
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