What No One Tells You About Success
⚠️ The dark truth: success is a trap. Psychologists Brickman & Campbell showed in their 1971 study that even lottery winners return to their baseline of happiness — it’s the hedonic treadmill. No matter how big the win, you’re running faster just to stay in place. As Mark Manson puts it: “Chasing success for happiness is like chasing your tail. You end up exhausted and biting your own ass.”
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This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.