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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.

The Human Shields Excuse: Why Goodness Dies When We Stop Taking Responsibility | (#039) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

Jun 8, 2025 | Beyond Success Podcast

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...
Success Doesn’t Heal Shame: Why the Hustle Kills Emotional Strength | (#038) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

Success Doesn’t Heal Shame: Why the Hustle Kills Emotional Strength | (#038) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

May 31, 2025 | Beyond Success Podcast

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...
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 Books That Helped Me Stop Proving Myself and Start Living for Real | (#037) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

May 25, 2025 | Beyond Success Podcast

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...
The Hidden Reason Smart People Make Terrible Life Decisions | (#036) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

The Hidden Reason Smart People Make Terrible Life Decisions | (#036) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

May 18, 2025 | Beyond Success Podcast

Perhaps the most important skill an intelligent person can learn is the Dao of Decision Making. Making tough, high-stakes decisions doesn’t come naturally to high achievers because they’ve been fooled into valuing their intelligence more than their emotions. But every...
The Silent Way Emotional Avoidance Destroys Success | (#035) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

The Silent Way Emotional Avoidance Destroys Success | (#035) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

May 11, 2025 | Beyond Success Podcast

High achievers are vulnerable to emotional avoidance. It’s subtle, sneaky, and seductive. It tricks you into thinking you’re making progress or crushing goals. But when everything feels flat – no matter how big the accomplishment – it’s a sign that you’re...
Why Smart, Driven People Struggle Emotionally (& How to Finally Break Free) | (#034) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

Why Smart, Driven People Struggle Emotionally (& How to Finally Break Free) | (#034) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.

May 4, 2025 | Beyond Success Podcast

Most high achievers learned at a young age that emotions were distractions. This early lesson inspired much of their success… but it came at a terrible cost: It develops emotional blindspots that quietly, patiently, and relentlessly sabotage you. Here’s the thing...
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