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David Tian, Ph.D., is a Leadership Coach, Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner, former university professor, and a uniquely qualified international specialist in human behavior and emotional intelligence, and a global educator, researcher, speaker, and author.
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The Human Shields Excuse: Why Goodness Dies When We Stop Taking Responsibility | (#039) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.
Let’s stop pretending this is just a problem for soldiers and politicians.
The “human shields excuse” isn’t just some abstract wartime tactic—it’s the same twisted reasoning people use every day to justify hurting others, dodging accountability, or compromising their integrity.
It’s what lets you blow up a relationship and blame the other person for making you do it. It’s how you rationalize crossing a line—then sleep at night because technically, it wasn’t your fault.
In war, this excuse gets innocent people killed.
In your life, it’s killing your peace of mind, your self-respect, your trust in yourself.
Success Doesn’t Heal Shame: Why the Hustle Kills Emotional Strength | (#038) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.
Too many people are numb to life, unable to enjoy themselves and their relationships even if they’ve achieved great things.
The real problem isn’t intelligence, skill, or drive. It’s a failure to process emotions properly because they’ve lost the ability to use their “heart-mind.” Sadly, most of us have been subtly conditioned to not even know we’re approaching this all wrong.
Thankfully, you can learn how to regain clarity of your heart-mind. And once you do, and stick with it, the results are astounding.
The Books That Helped Me Stop Proving Myself and Start Living for Real | (#037) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.
The Achiever’s Curse is a deadly one. It starts subtle at first. But left unchecked long enough, it seeps into every aspect of your life, stealing joy and fulfillment every step of the way. Too many achievers don’t realize this insidious curse until they feel the intense pangs of regret on their deathbed.
Far too late, in other words.
I want to help you avoid this terrible fate…