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Beyond Success

Are you a high achiever who"s worked hard, found success, but still feels like something"s missing? Do you wonder what the point of it all is, and long for deeper meaning or love in your life? Welcome to "Beyond Success," the podcast for high achievers seeking fulfillment, happiness, and true purpose. I"m David Tian, Ph.D., Leadership Coach, Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner (Level 3), and a former university professor. I"m also a proud father and husband. I bring two decades of experience,

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28:38

The Missing Ingredient for Lasting Attraction:...

Beyond Success ·

2025/01/31

Does your relationship feel like it's dying a slow death? The passion is gone. The original spark has been extinguished. And resentment for your partner may even be surfacing. Here’s the truth: This is a “stress test” almost all relationships go through. But if you’re a people pleaser, then, well, this is usually where your relationship goes to die. Why? Because people pleasers see the signs of a relationship dying and unknowingly double down on the exact things that drove the relationship to the

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21:22

Master Inner Game: How to Become More Attractive on...

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2025/01/24

When you want to become more successful in business, relationships, or life, most people focus on tactics, strategies, and skills. But there’s a bigger obstacle to your success than your lack of tactics, strategies, and skills… In fact, without first addressing this obstacle, success will never come easy, no matter how hard you keep pushing. Why? Because the obstacle you have to overcome is yourself. And no amount of pushing, prodding, or plotting can help you outrun yourself. That’s the bad

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25:33

Is The "Upper Limit Problem" An Invisible Force...

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2025/01/17

Question: Have you ever reached a high point in life (a major win, a big breakthrough, or a massive milestone)... only to feel like the rug’s been pulled from underneath you? Well, I have good news and bad news: If you find yourself second guessing yourself, procrastinating, picking fights with loved ones, or just a sinking, uneasy feeling that shows up whenever an opportunity knocks on your door, you might be going through the “Upper Limit Problem.” The “Upper Limit Problem” happens when

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28:24

How To Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

Beyond Success ·

2025/01/10

When your team, family, and friends rely on you for everything, and you don’t know how to say no, then you’re on a path of self-destruction. Why? Because an inability to set boundaries and assert yourself stems from toxic shame you picked up at some point in your life. If you don’t address this toxic shame, burn out, resentment, and self-loathing follow. That’s the bad news. The good news? While learning how to assert yourself might not be the easiest thing you do, it’s possible. And today’s

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24:16

The Gossip Trap: How It Silently Destroys Trust &...

Beyond Success ·

2025/01/03

Most people never stop to question today’s topic. But it silently poisons relationships, teams, and even your own peace of mind. Worst part? It masquerades as an innocent and harmless way to blow off steam. But it actually erodes trust, creates drama, and keeps pressing problems unresolved. Of course, we’re talking about gossip today. Not only is it harmful to anyone you gossip to and about, but it’s insidious to you too. In today’s show, you’ll discover the real cost of gossip, the truth behind

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28:58

Time Does Not Heal Emotional Wounds: Do This Instead

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2024/12/27

A messy breakup or divorce can cause devastating trickle down consequences when you don’t learn how to rebuild your trust. But many people wrongly believe that time can heal all wounds. But this passive approach leads you down a road of fear, resentment, and isolation. Why? The truth is that time does not heal emotional wounds. And expecting it to will only trick you into repeating the same patterns that resulted in a messy breakup in the first place. While this process won’t be easy, it’s

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23:10

Why Smart, Successful People Struggle to Make Life's...

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2024/12/20

Do you struggle making tough decisions because indecision is easier? While this is something everyone confronts at one point or another, it comes with a steep cost: While indecision might feel like it provides relief in the short term, it eventually erodes your confidence, your relationships, and your ability to lead. It also creates a ripple effect that extends to every other aspect of your life. Worst part? Indecision is a slow poison and you might not realize the sabotaging effects it has

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39:34

How to Recover from a Break Up or Divorce

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2024/12/13

Going through a breakup or recovering from a divorce is one of the most emotionally complex experiences you'll ever face. It’s always messy and layered. And if you don’t approach it with the right mindset, you’ll fall back into the old patterns and habits that destroyed your previous relationships. That’s the bad news. The good news? Not only are emotions temporary and fleeting, including the entire grieving process, but it’s possible to rebuild your life and relationships in a way that ensures

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28:23

Dating After Divorce or a Break Up: 3 Steps to...

Beyond Success ·

2024/12/06

There is nothing more gut-wrenching than a divorce or the end of a long-term relationship. It makes you question everything. And nobody gives you a manual for how to rebuild your personal life after a messy breakup. The modern dating landscape makes this even more difficult. Dating apps can feel like a second job that doesn’t pay or even lead to dates. And the professional skills you’ve developed to become a high achiever don’t work for building relationships. And if you clicked on the title of

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28:41

Break Free from Burnout: Mastering Self-Awareness,...

Beyond Success ·

2024/11/29

Does success feel hollow? Or worse, like a weight around your neck? This is a common feeling for high achievers who were led to believe that success brings fulfillment. When you realize this isn’t true, burnout, a lack of connection, and deep sense of dissatisfaction can rear their ugly heads. But what if you could transform your life from the inside out? That’s exactly what I show you how to do in today’s show. I share tools and insights that will not only help you break free from burnout and

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28:32

The Hidden Trap of Success and How to Escape It

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2024/11/22

Do you find yourself in a never-ending chase for the next achievement, the next form of external validation? Well, despite how rampant this chase runs through high achievers, it leads you down a road that only ends in exhaustion, disappointment, and even depression. Worst part? No matter how much “success” you accumulate, it will never provide the deep sense of fulfillment your soul is yearning for. That’s the bad news. The good news? While redefining success is one of the most difficult things

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30:24

Why High Achievers Feel Unfulfilled (Even When...

Beyond Success ·

2024/11/15

We’re taught from a young age that success is the best path to a fulfilling and satisfying life. So achievers dedicate themselves to achieving, thinking it will bring success. The problem is, success is not the same thing as fulfillment. And often, the more successful you become, the emptier you feel inside. As your relationships crumble, your self-doubt, loneliness, and existential fear consume you. Worst part? Success only further magnifies these feelings. You could have all the material

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38:09

The 2,000-Year-Old Guide to Winning at Life Without...

Beyond Success ·

2024/11/08

Most achievers who want more from life—whether in their relationships, career, or fulfillment—turn to best-selling self-help books. But most of the “wisdom” in these bestsellers doesn’t stand the test of time—at least not when compared to ancient texts that have helped people for thousands of years. One such ancient book that offers a treasure trove of wisdom is called the Zhuangzi, an early Daoist text. And while it’s more than 2,000 years old… the wisdom contained inside this text is timeless. In

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38:10

How to Grow from Anxious or Avoidant to Secure...

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2024/11/01

Your earliest relationships when you were a child can significantly impact your relationships as an adult. How? Well, when you’re young, you develop one of four attachment styles that can make or break your relationships today. The problem is, only one of these attachment styles set you up for a long, thriving relationship. While the other three are the culprits behind why you’ve sabotaged past relationships. That’s the bad news. The good news? It’s possible to break free from a self-destructive

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24:31

The Brutal Truth about Why You’re Always In Toxic...

Beyond Success ·

2024/10/25

Do you find yourself hopping from one toxic relationship to the next? If so, here’s a tough pill to swallow: You’re the common denominator—especially if you think you’ve just gotten unlucky in relationships. But here’s the truth… Until you take full responsibility for your own actions and behaviors, no matter how big or small, you’ll keep repeating the same toxic patterns. But there is a solution (as long as you’re willing to get uncomfortable and take responsibility for the role you’ve played in

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28:56

How to Create a Thriving, Long-Term Relationship...

Beyond Success ·

2024/10/18

Nothing is more destructive than a toxic relationship. It’s more dangerous than a bad diet, a lack of exercise, and even smoking. Energy-sapping relationships don’t just mess with your mental health, they also shorten your life. But how do you build a thriving, long-term relationship that grows stronger each year, instead of one that devolves into resentment, or worse, passionless? Well, that’s what I reveal in today’s episode. You’ll discover the 5 key relationship skills you need to master to

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28:15

How a Bad Marriage Leads to an Early Death

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2024/10/11

The longest running study in history has proven, with 80+ years of data to back it up, that your relationships are the single most important factor for your longevity, happiness, and even your career. Here’s the problem: The reverse is also true. In fact, being in a bad marriage can shave off 12 literal years of your life. To make matters worse, most people never think that their relationships alter their health, longevity, or success. In today’s show, you’ll discover how exactly a bad marriage

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30:06

How Therapy Is Keeping You From Reaching Your True...

Beyond Success ·

2024/10/04

Therapy is one of the best ways to better understand yourself, your emotions, and your past. Especially with how they impact your present. Until it’s not. Staying in therapy for too long can turn into an endless loop of processing feelings without ever moving forward. It makes you feel stuck in a victim mindset, haunted by your past, instead of actively working to change your present and future. In today’s show, you’ll discover what to do next after therapy to best move forward, unlock personal

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32:04

Why Most People Fail at Decision-Making (and How You...

Beyond Success ·

2024/09/27

Your decision-making process is the single most critical skill you’ll ever need. Figure out how to make good decisions that align with your values, and your life will become immeasurably better. Neglect this skill and your life can turn into a nightmare faster than a speeding bullet. So, how can you improve your decisions and, as a result, your life? Despite what most people think, you can’t make better decisions by improving your logic or reasoning skills. Instead, you have to hone something most

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33:33

Why Success Won’t Make You Happy (And What Will)

Beyond Success ·

2024/09/20

There is a massive, misery-inducing downside of success: While achievements are great, they aren’t enough to make life meaningful. But most achievers have been tricked into believing the exact opposite. And the more they achieve their wildest goals, the more empty they feel inside. If you keep grinding without reflecting on why you’re so miserable, you may find yourself ready to call it quits with life—even if you have external success that makes others jealous. In fact, I found myself in this

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