Beyond Success
Are you a high achiever who's worked hard, found success, but still feels like something's missing? Do you wonder what the point of it all is, and long for deeper meaning or love in your life? Welcome to "Beyond Success," the podcast for high achievers seeking fulfillment, happiness, and true purpose.I'm David Tian, Ph.D., Leadership Coach, Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner (Level 3), and a former university professor. I'm also a proud father and husband. I bring two decades of experience, expe...
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Episodes (118)
#55: Stop Hiding: How to Turn Guilt Into Growth (Without Shame Dragging You Down...
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#54: Why Your Dark Side Isn't the Enemy—It's What Can Save You
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#53: Breaking Free from Sexual Shame: The Hidden Weight You Don't Have to Carry
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#52: Why Compassion is the Secret to Trust, Love, & Fulfillment
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#51: Why Courage Is Key to the Life You've Been Chasing
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#50: Integrity: Why It's Required for Happiness & How to Cultivate It
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#49: The Surprising Power of Moral Character in a Cutthroat World
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#48: Why the Sage's Journey Fulfills You When the Hero's Journey Stops Making Se...
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#47: Why Self-Help Isn't Working (& The Mirror Method That Finally Does)
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#46: Why You Still Feel Stuck Even After Doing 'The Work'
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#45: Why Hustling Harder Will Only Get You Worse Results
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#44: When 'Self-Defense' Becomes Self-Destruction
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#43: Why No State Has a 'Right to Exist' and Why That Matters for You
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#42: Emotional Strength Isn't Built by Crushing Your Feelings
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#41: The High Cost of Hiding Your True Emotions
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#40: You've Been Lied to About What It Means To Be Emotionally Strong
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#39: The Human Shield Excuse: Why Goodness Dies When We Stop Taking Responsibili...
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#38: Success Doesn't Heal Shame: Why the Hustle Kills Emotional Strength
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#37: The Books That Helped Me Stop Proving Myself and Start Living for Real
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#36: The Hidden Reason Smart People Make Terrible Life Decisions
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#35: The Silent Way Emotional Avoidance Destroys Success
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#34: Why Smart, Driven People Struggle Emotionally (& How to Finally Break Free)
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#33: The Myth of Emotional Toughness: Why Suppressing Feelings is Weak, Not Stro...
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#32: Why "Working on Yourself" Can Make Things Worse
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#31: You're Not Broken, Your Mind Just Learned the Wrong Lesson
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#30: Why You're Burnt Out, Unfulfilled, & Still Not Enough (& How Wu Wei Fixes I...
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#29: How to Find Peace by Leaning into Chaos
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#28: How to Create Deep Connection, No Matter Who's Around You
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#27: Why Success Kills Connection (& What To Do About It)
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#26: The Hidden Reason You're Unfulfilled (Even If You're Successful)
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#25: Why You're Not Happy & Fulfilled (Even Though You "Should" Be)
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Why You Keep Attracting the Wrong People (& How to Attract the Right Ones)
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The Dark Psychology Behind Attraction Strategies (and Why They Always Backfire)
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The Dating Lies You've Been Sold (And Why They're Keeping You Single)
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The Missing Ingredient for Lasting Attraction: Investment (It's Not What You Thi...
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Master Inner Game: How to Become More Attractive on Dates & Magnetic as a Leader
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Is The "Upper Limit Problem" An Invisible Force Secretly Controlling Your Life?
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How To Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
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The Gossip Trap: How It Silently Destroys Trust & Connection
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Time Does Not Heal Emotional Wounds: Do This Instead
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Why Smart, Successful People Struggle to Make Life's Biggest Decisions
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How to Recover from a Break Up or Divorce
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Dating After Divorce or a Break Up: 3 Steps to Re-enter the Dating World
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Break Free from Burnout: Mastering Self-Awareness, Anti-Fragility, & Purpose
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The Hidden Trap of Success and How to Escape It
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Why High Achievers Feel Unfulfilled (Even When They're Winning)
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The 2,000-Year-Old Guide to Winning at Life Without All the Stress
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How to Grow from Anxious or Avoidant to Secure Attachment in Relationships
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The Brutal Truth about Why You're Always In Toxic Relationships (& How to Break...
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How to Create a Thriving, Long-Term Relationship (Even If You Don't Have One Now...
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