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The Success Myth
- Narrated by: Emma Gannon
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
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Our obsession with achievement is a trap. This is how to break free.
Emma Gannon had everything she'd longed for: a string of successful books to her name, a thriving portfolio career, speaking engagements around the world... She was also burned out and confused at why she felt unhappy, yet still striving for more.
After taking a deep look at her own journey, and interviewing many other successful people on her podcast Ctrl, Alt, Delete, she has realised that our overly celebrated and traditional version of success is making us lonely, unfulfilled and dispirited. Now she has worked out a way to do things differently.
Exploring the most commonly held myths about what it traditionally means to be successful, from money to happiness to ticking society's ready-made boxes, The Success Myth will give you the belief and tools to walk away from 'having it all'. A manifesto to craft work (and life) on your own terms, it encourages you to be honest about what truly sparks your interests, and helps to uncover your individual path to a truly fulfilling life, whatever that may look like.
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- Tori T.
- 21-05-23
A much needed exploration of our modern values
A great listen - will buy the book as well. Loved Emma's clarity and humour. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a new take on the tired and punishing 'success' paradigm. Refreshing and uplifting. Thank you, Emma!
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- jack shafto
- 20-06-23
Not for me
Having read or listened to many self help books before the title of this one really caught my attention and so wanted to explore more.
While I thought the concept was okay, it was just okay, nothing really new offered up that’s hadn’t been discussed previously.
What this book did do for me was to make me feel really uncomfortable. That’s a good thing, it’s a billion dollar business and many people like myself have been conned for many years with all the self help promises & yet rarely deliver, exception to that would be Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Success isn’t a myth & just depends how far you want to go down the self help rabbit hole!
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- Kelly
- 22-05-23
A wonderful listen
So many great questions posed in The Success Myth by Emma. There’s a balance of challenge and reflection and some wonderful insights. Thoroughly recommend.
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- Jacquie Casey
- 11-07-23
Loved it!
Giving me lots to think about in this era of constantly striving for more…..will re listen no doubt!
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- Miss A. M. Pinks
- 29-09-23
Fantastic as always
Emma Gannon is fast becoming my favourite author. I'm a true millennial and she speaks to my heart and mind. The book has so many truths, so many "yes!" moments and so much food for thought. I felt the closing chapter was just what I needed to hear to reevaluate things after feeling very burnt out but not knowing where to start. Thank you Emma!
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- JC
- 31-08-23
Explore What You Value Most
A wonderful book that takes you through a series of thought provoking chapters on modern day values.
Emma Gannon helps you to reflect on the values and ambitions you hold, whilst giving comfort in realising there is more too life than many of us are led to believe.
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