In her illuminating TEDx talk, “Why Success Isn’t Making You Happy & How to Fix It,” Meghan French Dunbar explores the paradox of achievement and fulfillment. Though society often equates success with happiness, Dunbar reveals that this is not always the case. Many individuals find themselves climbing ladders only to realize they are on the wrong one, leading to feelings of emptiness and disillusionment.
Dunbar emphasizes the importance of redefining success, shifting from external validation and material gains to intrinsic motivations and personal values. Through relatable stories and insightful research, she provides practical strategies for finding true joy and contentment. By focusing on meaningful connections, self-compassion, and purpose-driven goals, we can cultivate a deeper sense of happiness that transcends conventional definitions of success.
Join Dunbar on a journey to rediscover what really matters in life and learn how to align your pursuits with your core values for lasting fulfillment.
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We’re taught that the more we achieve, the happier we’ll be—but what if the opposite is true? In this TEDx talk, Meghan French Dunbar reveals why our traditional definition of success is making so many of us miserable, and how we can rewrite the script to find true fulfillment instead. https://www.meghanfrenchdunbar.com/ #TEDxSanDiego, #TEDx #Success #Business #Fullfillment Meghan French Dunbar is an author, entrepreneur, business journalist, and instigator whose work revolves around making business better for everyone. Her work has touched the lives of over a million people worldwide, including the first nationally distributed print magazine in the U.S. focusing on impact-driven business, Conscious Company Magazine. She writes for leading business outlets like Inc., Business Chief, and Forbes, and leads executive workshops for major brands like Coach, Kate Spade, Leonard Green, and Charter Next Generation. She lives in Boulder, CO, with her husband, Scott, and kiddos, Jack and Atty. You can find more about her at meghanfrenchdunbar.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Why success isn't making you happy & how to fix it | Meghan French Dunbar | TEDxSan Diego Studio” was uploaded on 09/25/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks