Anatomy of Achievement https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com Welcome to the lab. Please behave accordingly.

We dissect the psychology of ambition, identity, and becoming.

Hosted by someone qualified (important) but mercifully funny and mysterious.

New experiments every Monday.

*No high-achievers were harmed in the creation of this podcast*

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:19:26 +0800 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Education:Self-Improvement 1440 episodic Welcome to the lab. Please behave accordingly. We dissect the psychology of ambition, self-doubt, and becoming. Hosted by someone qualified… and also funny, observant, and slightly mysterious. New experiments every Monday. Ciara Britz Ciara Britz No false https://feed.podbean.com/theanatomyofachievement/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17524461/Screenshot_2026-05-20_at_105543_am99edr.png Anatomy of Achievement https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com 144 144 9 | The Neuroscience of Deliberate Practice: Why Working Hard Isn't Enough 9 | The Neuroscience of Deliberate Practice: Why Working Hard Isn't Enough https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/the-effort-illusion-why-being-tired-isnt-progress/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/the-effort-illusion-why-being-tired-isnt-progress/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:19:26 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/a88c348f-079b-3ab3-b700-d51032c9e77b In this lab, we put you under the microscope—are you actually working hard?

]]> In this lab, we put you under the microscope—are you actually working hard?

]]> Ciara Britz false No 1146 9 full 8 | What Elite Performers Do Differently When They Practice 8 | What Elite Performers Do Differently When They Practice https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/8-anatomy-of-practice-prelab/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/8-anatomy-of-practice-prelab/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:03:36 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/dc2faa6d-cd19-37de-9bfb-47b2f5c75e1b In this prelab, we prepare to ask the most heinous question a high-achiever can be asked, “are you actually working hard?”.

]]> In this prelab, we prepare to ask the most heinous question a high-achiever can be asked, “are you actually working hard?”.

]]> Ciara Britz false No 1249 8 full 7 | Is Ambition Becoming a Dirty Word? The Psychology of Why Success Makes People Uncomfortable 7 | Is Ambition Becoming a Dirty Word? The Psychology of Why Success Makes People Uncomfortable https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/7-dissecting-is-ambition-embarrassing-now/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/7-dissecting-is-ambition-embarrassing-now/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:13:49 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/37bce220-f1cd-3fbe-abd8-bbf2547d35c8 In this lab, inspired by the substack ‘is having a boyfriend embarrassing?’, we discuss what constitutes healthy ambition, why unhealthy ambition can feel heavy,  and how we discern between them so that our approach to achievement is sustainable. The host also says “daddy” more times than are socially acceptable for a 20-minute episode.

]]> In this lab, inspired by the substack ‘is having a boyfriend embarrassing?’, we discuss what constitutes healthy ambition, why unhealthy ambition can feel heavy,  and how we discern between them so that our approach to achievement is sustainable. The host also says “daddy” more times than are socially acceptable for a 20-minute episode.

]]> The Anatomy of Achievement false No 1328 7 full 6 | Why the People Closest to You Don't Support Your Ambitions (The Psychology of Tall Poppy Syndrome) 6 | Why the People Closest to You Don't Support Your Ambitions (The Psychology of Tall Poppy Syndrome) https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/6-dissecting-why-they-wont-support-you/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/6-dissecting-why-they-wont-support-you/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:37:06 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/6aae5a68-8999-3950-835d-0f50421ba7ef In this lab, we dissect the vexing paradox that strangers find it easier to support your goals and ambitions more than some of your nearest and dearest. 

]]> In this lab, we dissect the vexing paradox that strangers find it easier to support your goals and ambitions more than some of your nearest and dearest. 

]]> The Anatomy of Achievement false No 1627 6 full 5 | The Psychology Behind Why Mastermind Groups Work (Or Don't) 5 | The Psychology Behind Why Mastermind Groups Work (Or Don't) https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/5-dissecting-a-mastermind/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/5-dissecting-a-mastermind/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 13:38:49 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/4aa35ea4-0f67-300f-9d9a-78001057dfcc In this lab, we finally put to use your knowledge that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. We dissect why a mastermind is the powerhouse of success by laying out the blueprint for creating a mastermind group.

Extensive list of core values can be found at https://scottjeffrey.com/core-values-list/ 

 

]]> In this lab, we finally put to use your knowledge that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. We dissect why a mastermind is the powerhouse of success by laying out the blueprint for creating a mastermind group.

Extensive list of core values can be found at https://scottjeffrey.com/core-values-list/ 

 

]]> The Anatomy of Achievement false No 1535 5 full 4 | What Is a Mastermind Group and Does the Psychology Actually Support It? (Prelab) 4 | What Is a Mastermind Group and Does the Psychology Actually Support It? (Prelab) https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/4-dissecting-a-mastermind-prelab/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/4-dissecting-a-mastermind-prelab/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:29:16 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/93be9816-dfe3-39ac-aa0a-54e93037d6ad In this prelab, we prepare for our dissection of a mastermind group. We have a succinct dive into the origins of mastermind as the driving force for success and examine the six key elements of a mastermind group.

]]> In this prelab, we prepare for our dissection of a mastermind group. We have a succinct dive into the origins of mastermind as the driving force for success and examine the six key elements of a mastermind group.

]]> The Anatomy of Achievement false No 726 4 full 3 | Your Social Circle Is Either Building You or Costing You (Here's How to Know) 3 | Your Social Circle Is Either Building You or Costing You (Here's How to Know) https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/3-evaluating-your-circle/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/3-evaluating-your-circle/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:18:53 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/805767dd-63c3-365e-8301-4833f8db7a08 In this lab, we learn that your mom was right when she told you, “You are who you hang out with.” We dissect the psychological effect of the people we chose to be around and introduce ways to audit your circle based on the 30-30-30 rule.

]]> In this lab, we learn that your mom was right when she told you, “You are who you hang out with.” We dissect the psychological effect of the people we chose to be around and introduce ways to audit your circle based on the 30-30-30 rule.

]]> The Anatomy of Achievement false No 1086 3 full 2 | The Hidden Price of Being Ambitious When No One Around You Is 2 | The Hidden Price of Being Ambitious When No One Around You Is https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/2-calculating-the-cost-of-being-different/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/2-calculating-the-cost-of-being-different/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:55:27 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/b9fa405c-2e01-37be-a1e2-e11713f9f5b1 In this lab, we learn that being different comes at the cost of your comfort and likeability. We dive into understanding social conformity, and why it feels difficult to go against the grain in society.

]]> In this lab, we learn that being different comes at the cost of your comfort and likeability. We dive into understanding social conformity, and why it feels difficult to go against the grain in society.

]]> The Anatomy of Achievement false No 1551 2 full 1 | Why High Achievers Feel Like Frauds (Dissecting Imposter Syndrome) 1 | Why High Achievers Feel Like Frauds (Dissecting Imposter Syndrome) https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/1-dissecting-imposter-syndrome/ https://theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/e/1-dissecting-imposter-syndrome/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:15:55 +0800 theanatomyofachievement.podbean.com/49e19530-9d6d-3d4e-851e-fbfbe4711462 In this lab, we dissect the what, how, and why of imposter syndrome.

]]> In this lab, we dissect the what, how, and why of imposter syndrome.

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