What's the point of achievements? | Nicholas Soh? Awards, achievements, external validations? Doc Hudson once said, it's just an empty cup. Does ego drive this notion or is there a greater meaning to what we are chasing. In this episode, my friend also named Nick, joins us today to share his journey on persuing his career in advertising and constantlying aiming to be the best.
Season 1 Episode 2
[Timestamps]
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Describe To Me The Time You Struggled To Be Creative
02:09 - Nicholas Self Introduction (Background, Computer Science, Competitiveness background, Not Wanting To Go To Arts School)
05:24 - Did All The Wins In Swimming, Feed Your Ego?
06:43 - What Did It Feel Like To Lose?
07:34 - How Did It Get To That Point Where You Knew What You Wanted To Do In Life?
09:08 - What Is The Point Of Awards And Achievements?
11:25 - Journey Before Destination
11:56 - How Do You Handle Lose?
13:10 - What Would It Mean For You To Lose Everything Today? Your Creative Freedom?
14:40 - When Ego Limits Creativity
16:55 - Working As A Solo Creator
23:44 - Trail And Error Of Trying Everything To Learn
25:10 - Do You Have Something To Say With Your Creations?
23:53 - Closing Motivation and Outro
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Website - NickyAdopt.com
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Kofi - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AyPvQEdOi
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The podcast that brings us on an adventure though the lives of everyday people, sharing their philosophies and principles that guide us to be inspired to create our own path.
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