Why the Cult of Achievement in Schools Is Making People Miserable

Today’s episode is about how we think about success—and how our high school and college systems might be teaching us the wrong lessons about achievement and personal progress. Our guest is Lisa Damour, a psychologist and the author of three New York Times bestsellers, including 'The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.'

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Host: Derek Thompson

Guest: Lisa Damour

Producer: Devon Manze

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