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Episode 588 Why Success Often Feels Empty - and What to Do About It
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You crossed the finish line. Got the promotion. Hit the goal. Everyone’s congratulating you...
So why does it feel so underwhelming?
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Bray dives into the neuroscience behind one of the most surprising emotional twists of modern life: why achievement often leaves us feeling flat and how to reclaim lasting meaning.
You'll learn:
Why your brain is wired to crave the chase, not the finish line and what to do when the dopamine drops
The difference between achievement and meaning and why one lights you up longer.
How to build a life that aligns with who you are, not just what you do
5 powerful, science-backed tools to help you rewire your brain for purpose, connection, and fulfillment
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this all there is?” After a win, or if you’ve quietly moved the goalpost before even celebrating the one you just reached, this episode is for you.
Dr. Bray blends neuroscience, personal reflection, and practical strategies to help you shift from achievement chasing to meaning making without losing your ambition.
Be sure and Listen in — because what your brain’s really hungry for might surprise you.
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY"Accomplishment and fulfillment are not the same thing."
"Achievement is about doing. Meaning is about becoming."
"Five to ten minutes of reflecting on your values each week can change how you feel about yourself, your work, and the people around you."
112 episodes
Manage episode 497000096 series 1177881
You crossed the finish line. Got the promotion. Hit the goal. Everyone’s congratulating you...
So why does it feel so underwhelming?
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Bray dives into the neuroscience behind one of the most surprising emotional twists of modern life: why achievement often leaves us feeling flat and how to reclaim lasting meaning.
You'll learn:
Why your brain is wired to crave the chase, not the finish line and what to do when the dopamine drops
The difference between achievement and meaning and why one lights you up longer.
How to build a life that aligns with who you are, not just what you do
5 powerful, science-backed tools to help you rewire your brain for purpose, connection, and fulfillment
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this all there is?” After a win, or if you’ve quietly moved the goalpost before even celebrating the one you just reached, this episode is for you.
Dr. Bray blends neuroscience, personal reflection, and practical strategies to help you shift from achievement chasing to meaning making without losing your ambition.
Be sure and Listen in — because what your brain’s really hungry for might surprise you.
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY"Accomplishment and fulfillment are not the same thing."
"Achievement is about doing. Meaning is about becoming."
"Five to ten minutes of reflecting on your values each week can change how you feel about yourself, your work, and the people around you."
112 episodes
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