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Jun 2020
37m 13s

How to Stop the Cycle of Overachieving

Morra Aarons-Mele
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Many people who end up in prestigious careers choose their professions, consciously or subconsciously, in order to seek the approval of others. But that can create depression and anxiety. Host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with author Julie Lythcott-Haims about her journey from a childhood filled with pressure to succeed, to becoming a corporate lawyer, to becomi ... Show More
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