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80. Is a “Success Hangover” Real?

No Stupid Questions by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Jun 21, 202600:29:00Society & Culture

Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? This episode originally aired on January 2nd, 2022.

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80. Is a “Success Hangover” Real? is an episode from No Stupid Questions by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher. Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all...

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Published Jun 21, 2026, 00:29:00 long, audio available.