The fleeting euphoria of success | Debbie Millman
The fleeting euphoria of success | Debbie Millman

The fleeting euphoria of success | Debbie Millman

TED Talks Daily


28.04.2026 • 10 Min.

Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.