achievement paradox
2 episodes mention this concept
HealthyGamerGGAug 21, 2022Shame and the Ideal Self: Why Achievement Reinforces the Problem
PsychologyIdeal selfCurrent selfEmotional shameIdentity shame- HealthyGamerGGJul 11, 2022
The Illusion of Achievement: Why External Success Doesn't Guarantee Happiness
Self-DevelopmentAchievement paradoxHedonic treadmillExpectation managementPresent moment awareness
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Related concepts
Concepts that appear alongside achievement paradox across episodes.
- expectation management
- internalized beliefs
- self-sabotage
- anxiety (future-oriented)
- internal vs. external work
- flow state
- regret (past-oriented)
- measurable vs. unmeasurable states
- cultural conditioning (regarding happiness)
- perfectionism
- suffering (as distinct from achievement)
- cognitive restructuring
- desire (as a driver of action)
- moving the goal posts
- emotional shame
- shame complex (samskar)
- thought patterns of shame
- current self
- temporary nature of happiness
- ahamkara (ego)