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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the reason so many high-achievers can't enjoy their own wins isn't imposter syndrome, it's that achievement was the language they were taught love was spoken in, and they've never learned to receive love in any other form - Silicon Canals

High-achievers often feel unsatisfied with their accomplishments due to a childhood belief that achievement equals worth.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why High Achievers Can Feel Lost After Success

The pursuit of goals often feels more fulfilling than the achievement itself, leading to feelings of emptiness post-success.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Nobody teaches children how to know their own worth - we teach them to perform, to achieve, and to behave, and then wonder why so many adults reach fifty still measuring themselves against someone else's ruler - Silicon Canals

Self-worth is inherent and not based on achievements or external validation.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
2 months ago

Free Will Astrology: Week of Jan. 28

In 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first climbers to trek to the summit of Mount Everest. They both said later that the climb down was as important and challenging as the ascent. The lesson: Achievement doesn't end when you reach the peak. Aries, you may be nearing or have just passed a high point of effort or recognition. Soon you will need to manage the descent with aplomb.
Mindfulness
Psychology
fromFortune
6 months ago

Top psychologist says all elite achievers have one thing in common-and it's not an innate ability like brains or talent | Fortune

Grit — sustained passion and perseverance for long-term goals — reliably predicts high achievement, outperforming traditional measures like SAT scores, GPA, and physical assessments.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

The Self-Esteem Trap: Why Chasing Confidence Fails

Chasing self-esteem through achievements can lead to increased self-criticism and fluctuating confidence.
Practicing self-compassion offers consistent support during setbacks.
Video games
fromEngadget
9 months ago

A Super Mario Maker 2 player has cleared an astonishing 1 million levels

DSteves became the first player to clear 1 million levels in Super Mario Maker 2, achieving the milestone during an 18-hour stream.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
9 months ago

The value of 'almost.' Why near misses can make or break you

Failure is essential for success; high achievers fail more than others but learn from it.
Near misses can signal success and growth despite not securing a win.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago

17-year-old valedictorian skipping senior year to attend Stanford on $220K scholarship

Cash Lee Jones, at 16, fulfills his lifelong dream of attending Stanford University with a 4.6 GPA and a passion for the performing arts.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

The Dopamine Deficit: Why Success May Feel Empty

Dopamine system clashes with modern reality, leading to dissatisfaction post-achievements.
Technology diminishes sensitivity to natural rewards, hijacking pleasure pathways.
Travel
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

I'm Putting My Passport Away: Maybe You Should Too

Celebrating achievements boosts future motivation and long-term goal attainment.
Negative experiences are often stronger motivators than positive ones.
Cross-cultural resentment can negatively impact future travel motivations.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 year ago

Rory McIlroy touches down in Belfast City Airport on private jet after Masters triumph

Rory McIlroy's Masters victory is a significant personal achievement, connecting him deeply with his family and upbringing.
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