View the full transcript and accompanying visualizations at ceoslibrary.com. 😩 Ever feel like you're on a relentless climb, yet never quite reach the summit of 'enough'? Even with success, does a nagging anxiety about your place in the world persist? You're not alone. Welcome to CEO's Library, where we dissect the books that shape the 1% mindset. This episode tackles Alain de Botton's profound work, *Status Anxiety*. Discover the surprising, hidden reason we crave status (spoiler: it's not just about money! 🤫). Uncover how modern society, despite its riches, masterfully fuels this anxiety through meritocracy and sky-high expectations. But more importantly, unlock 🔑 potent, actionable antidotes drawn from philosophy, art, and even history, designed to help you build resilience, redefine success on *your* terms, and find calm amidst the competitive storm. Stop letting external validation dictate your inner peace. 🧠 Ready to conquer the anxiety that plagues even the most successful? Hit play now! ✨