In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G explores the psychological trap of the "achievement treadmill." Similar to the hedonic treadmill—where the joy of buying something quickly fades—the achievement treadmill is a cycle where the temporary dopamine hit of reaching a goal quickly wears off, leaving high achievers running relentlessly toward the next major milestone without ever feeling satisfied.
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Earn & Invest

Jordan Grumet (Doc G)

745. Ten Things About the Achievement Treadmill

JUN 25, 202632 MIN
Earn & Invest

745. Ten Things About the Achievement Treadmill

JUN 25, 202632 MIN

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In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G explores the psychological trap of the "achievement treadmill." Similar to the hedonic treadmill—where the joy of buying something quickly fades—the achievement treadmill is a cycle where the temporary dopamine hit of reaching a goal quickly wears off, leaving high achievers running relentlessly toward the next major milestone without ever feeling satisfied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices