Examining Post-Achievement with Khe Hy

Grief & Pizza

In this episode, we talked to Khe Hy, discussing his identity journey and transition to a post-achievement career. We explored the evolution of his interests and the challenges of defying audience expectations. Khe offered insights on success, creative expression, and time management, delving into post-achievement, and noting that financial success doesn't guarantee deep satisfaction.

Links

• RadReads
• Examined Life Podcast
• Khe on Twitter

Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (01:08) - Exploring Identity
• (04:17) - Seasons of Entrepreneurship
• (15:35) - Post-achieving Professionals
• (21:53) - Grieving and Letting Go of Identities
• (28:58) - Investing in Relationships
• (32:19) - Therapy Experience
• (37:39) - Integration and Reflection
• (43:28) - Practicing Rejection
• (50:24) - One Punch Man and Stakes

Takeaways

• Transitioning identities is a natural part of personal and professional growth.
• Post-achievement professionals question the traditional playbook of achievement and seek deeper satisfaction and contentment.
• Success should be defined by personal values and principles, not just financial achievements.
• Grieving and letting go of identities is an important process in personal growth and finding fulfillment.
• Investing in relationships and seeking therapy can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself and others.
• Psychedelic therapy can provide profound insights and experiences that can positively impact relationships and personal development.
• Integration and reflection are important after therapy experiences to fully process and apply the insights gained.
• Changing one's relationship with stakes and embracing challenges can lead to personal growth and a healthier perspective on success.

Creators & Guests

• Marie Poulin - Host
• Benjamin Borowski - Host
• Khe Hy - Guest