The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr
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Aug 8, 2022 
Will Storr, an award-winning author focused on psychology and human behavior, reveals intriguing insights about vulnerability and success. He discusses how childhood experiences shape our self-esteem and critiques the self-esteem movement. Storr explores the pursuit of status, emphasizing its complex role in human behavior and mental health. He also examines the impact of social dynamics on ambition and connections, advocating for a balanced approach to identity in the modern world. His book, 'The Status Game,' dives deeper into these captivating topics.
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The Importance of Status
- Status is about feeling valued within a group, driving survival and reproduction.
- While often unspoken, status pursuit shapes our ambitions and behaviors.
Status Addiction
- Humans are inherently drawn to status games, seeking value and belonging.
- Limited access to status games can lead individuals to seek it in harmful environments, like gangs.
Status and Health
- Status significantly impacts health and mortality; lower status correlates with poorer outcomes.
- Studies show lower-ranked individuals experience more health problems, even with similar lifestyles.
