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The Hidden Cost Success Can Have on Relationships

The Hidden Cost Success Can Have on Relationships

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The Hidden Cost Success Can Have on Relationships

Relationships matter as much as achievement. In episode #1204 of The BIGG Success Show, learn how success can affect connection—and how to build a life that’s rich in both.

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[George] I was talking with someone recently who, by most measures, had been very successful. At one point he said, “I know a lot of people, but I don’t feel deeply connected to many of them.”

I’m honored to be one of those he feels connected to…but that stayed with me.

He wasn’t lonely. He had plenty of relationships. But it made me realize there’s a difference between knowing people and feeling connected to them.

And I think that’s one of the hidden costs success can sometimes bring.

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What Motivates You?

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female runner crosses the finish line first with the blog title What Motivates You

Psychological research has identified sixteen basic desires underlying our behavior. See the list to determine what motivates you.

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We discussed sixteen motivations for happiness on The BIGG Success Show. Here’s a summary of that discussion.

This show was inspired by the book, Who Am I? The 16 Basic Desires That Motivate Our Actions and Define Our Personalities*. It’s written by the late great Dr. Steven Reiss.

He found that happiness and life-satisfaction come from a sense that our lives have meaning and fulfill a larger purpose. He calls this “value-based happiness.” He has identified 16 universal desires that drive all meaningful behavior.

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2 Main Criteria of Success

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To understand the two main criteria of success, think about an ice cream soda and the straw that comes with it. One is nice; the other is necessary.

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We discuss the importance of defining success your way on The BIGG Success Show today. Here’s a summary of that discussion

In his wonderful book, Success Is Within You – an oldie but a goodie – Howard Jay Whitman uses an analogy to illustrate a point about what he calls the “two main criteria of success.”

He talks about the straw and the ice cream soda. He says:

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5 Research-Based Ways to Add More Happiness to Your Life

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A new study shows happiness is a key factor in success. So, we found 5 ways – each backed by research – to get more happiness in your life.

Click the player to listen to this episode of The BIGG Success Show Podcast. Below is a summary.

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Does success bring more happiness to your life, or does happiness bring more success?

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How to Save Money on a Midlife Crisis

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Image of an expensive car with the title: How to Save Money on a Midlife Crisis

A midlife crisis can be costly. Fortunately, a new discovery offers us a new way to save ourselves and our money.

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We talked about happiness in midlife on The BIGG Success Show today. This episode was inspired by the book The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch. Here’s a summary of that discussion.

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