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The Daily Stoic · September 12, 2026 · 01:07:52

What the World’s Richest and Most Powerful People Get Wrong (with Stephanie Ruhle)

Stephanie Ruhle shares observations from her career at the intersection of finance, journalism, and power. She discusses what the wealthiest and most powerful people often misunderstand about success, the psychological emptiness that can persist even when every external goal is met, and the hidden cost of maintaining top status. The conversation connects these observations to Stoic insights about ambition, control, and lasting fulfillment.

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Ruhle observes that many of the richest people she has encountered are not happier for it, underscoring the hedonic treadmill.
The people Ruhle profiles often find that achieving the highest position or wealth does not bring the lasting satisfaction they expected.

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