Ciara Britz

Anatomy of Achievement

Education EN ↓ 9 episodes

Welcome to the lab. Please behave accordingly. We dissect the psychology of ambition, self-doubt, and becoming. Hosted by someone qualified… and also funny, observant, and slightly mysterious. New experiments every Monday.

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Ciara Britz

Episodes

9 | The Neuroscience of Deliberate Practice: Why Working Hard Isn't Enough 26.01.2026 19:06

In this lab, we put you under the microscope—are you actually working hard?

8 | What Elite Performers Do Differently When They Practice 19.01.2026 20:49

In this prelab, we prepare to ask the most heinous question a high-achiever can be asked, “are you actually working hard?”.

7 | Is Ambition Becoming a Dirty Word? The Psychology of Why Success Makes People Uncomfortable 05.01.2026 22:08

In this lab, inspired by the substack ‘is having a boyfriend embarrassing?’, we discuss what constitutes healthy ambition, why unhealthy ambition can feel heavy, and how we discern between them so that our approach to achievement is sustainable. The host also says “daddy” more times than are socially acceptable for a 20-minute episode.

6 | Why the People Closest to You Don't Support Your Ambitions (The Psychology of Tall Poppy Syndrome) 28.12.2025 27:07

In this lab, we dissect the vexing paradox that strangers find it easier to support your goals and ambitions more than some of your nearest and dearest.

5 | The Psychology Behind Why Mastermind Groups Work (Or Don't) 21.05.2025 25:35

In this lab, we finally put to use your knowledge that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. We dissect why a mastermind is the powerhouse of success by laying out the blueprint for creating a mastermind group. Extensive list of core values can be found at https://scottjeffrey.com/core-values-list/

4 | What Is a Mastermind Group and Does the Psychology Actually Support It? (Prelab) 14.04.2025 12:06

In this prelab, we prepare for our dissection of a mastermind group. We have a succinct dive into the origins of mastermind as the driving force for success and examine the six key elements of a mastermind group.

3 | Your Social Circle Is Either Building You or Costing You (Here's How to Know) 31.03.2025 18:06

In this lab, we learn that your mom was right when she told you, “You are who you hang out with.” We dissect the psychological effect of the people we chose to be around and introduce ways to audit your circle based on the 30-30-30 rule.

2 | The Hidden Price of Being Ambitious When No One Around You Is 24.03.2025 25:51

In this lab, we learn that being different comes at the cost of your comfort and likeability. We dive into understanding social conformity, and why it feels difficult to go against the grain in society.

1 | Why High Achievers Feel Like Frauds (Dissecting Imposter Syndrome) 17.03.2025 32:25

In this lab, we dissect the what, how, and why of imposter syndrome.