# 9 Harsh Truths Nobody Told You About Success

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Podcast: [Curiosity Chronicle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiosity-chronicle-3997065)
Published: 2026-09-02T03:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2f3e4f5
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/d2f3e4f5/7bcc16fa.mp3
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I'm convinced that the market for telling people what they want to hear is much larger than the market for telling people what they need to hear . That one fact explains a lot of what you see in the world. But my goal has always been to be real. Even if it's unpopular. Because everything I write is something I hope my son reads someday, and I owe him the truth. Today, that truth is a few things nobody told you about success. It may not be what you want to hear . But it's definitely what you need to hear ... ••• This episode brought to you by: DeleteMe - DeleteMe makes it quick, easy, and safe to remove your personal data online. Origin Financial - Your personal AI Financial Advisor. Track your spending, investments, and net worth—all in one place. Innerbody Labs - A Higher Standard. After reviewing thousands of health products, we built formulas we wished existed. Lemon - The Al agent that turns your voice instructions into finished tasks.

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