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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDec 9, 2021

Moment 35 - Why You’re (Not) A Failure: Elizabeth Day

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It’s all too easy to feel pressured by the societal expectations that are pressed onto us from a young age. But the fact is, they WILL make you feel like a failure. In this clip Elizabeth Day discusses how she was made to feel like a failure and explains why you should never let society make you feel like one ever again. Episode 77 - https://g2ul0.app.link/C0jYEaxmPlb Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/elizabday/ https://twitter.com/elizabday
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Best for Individuals grappling with societal pressures and definitions of successOften cited around social expectations and failure

“The speaker discusses their book 'Philosophy' which explores the concept of failure as a byproduct of social expectations.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals grappling with societal pressures and definitions of success
Key quote: “So the definition I came up with in Philosophy is that failure is what happens when life doesn't go according to plan, which totally taps into what you've just asked me about.”
The host mentions the book 'Philosophy' to explore the concept of failure as influenced by societal expectations. They reflect on their personal experiences and how these expectations shaped their understanding of success and failure.
ASIN: 0744091969
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Best for Individuals struggling with societal pressures and definitions of successOften cited around social expectations and failure

“The speaker mentions having written a book called 'How To Fail' after launching a podcast with the same name.”

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For: Individuals struggling with societal pressures and definitions of success
Key quote: “I realised I'd never come up with a satisfying definition for me.”
The host discusses how societal expectations can distort personal definitions of success and failure. They reference the book 'How To Fail' to explore the impact of these expectations on individual experiences of failure.
ASIN: 0008327351
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