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Andy Warhol was right when he said this about success...

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Jacob reflects on Andy Warhol's philosophy that when you stop wanting something, you get it. He shares personal anecdotes, such as meeting his hero, wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory, and how timing and readiness played a crucial role. Jacob discusses the concept that when you deeply desire something, it's often a sign you're not ready for it. He explores topics like the hedonic treadmill, the importance of internal contentment, and the value of building good habits. Expect to learn why achieving dreams takes time and why that's beneficial for personal growth and happiness.

00:00 Introduction: The Paradox of Desire

01:27 Personal Anecdotes: Meeting Heroes

03:03 The Timing of Success

07:54 The Hedonic Treadmill

09:22 Balancing Internal and External Success

10:31 Daily Routines for Contentment

  continue reading

88 episodes

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Manage episode 508755655 series 3687580
Content provided by Jacob J. Watson-Howland. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jacob J. Watson-Howland or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Jacob reflects on Andy Warhol's philosophy that when you stop wanting something, you get it. He shares personal anecdotes, such as meeting his hero, wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory, and how timing and readiness played a crucial role. Jacob discusses the concept that when you deeply desire something, it's often a sign you're not ready for it. He explores topics like the hedonic treadmill, the importance of internal contentment, and the value of building good habits. Expect to learn why achieving dreams takes time and why that's beneficial for personal growth and happiness.

00:00 Introduction: The Paradox of Desire

01:27 Personal Anecdotes: Meeting Heroes

03:03 The Timing of Success

07:54 The Hedonic Treadmill

09:22 Balancing Internal and External Success

10:31 Daily Routines for Contentment

  continue reading

88 episodes

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