We're back in the Socratic forum with your familiar crew. I'm with Annie Mohr, Lilly Killinger, Yule Kwon, Cole Piraino, Jessica Dang and joined by Ryan Du Plessis and Arnav Rao. We talk burnout and competition, and the difference between winning and not losing.

Episode 7 in a 🌰:

We look at the fear of being a "try‑hard," genuine versus strategic compliments, and the line between healthy drive and harmful burnout. We swap race‑day stories, academic anxieties, and confessions about what really fuels our motivation. An honest, high‑energy exploration of success and self-worth.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:00] Why “trying” is uncool – the rise of nonchalance

[00:04:40] Jealousy, compliments, and “glazing” culture

[00:10:23] Winning vs. not losing

[00:18:50] Academic pressure & the fear of disappointment

[00:25:35] Defining burnout and spotting it in yourself

[00:34:00] Process love, positivity, and team energy

🥜 Hypothetical Nut of the Day

Do you strive to win…or simply to not lose—and how would your choices change if results were private?

Hope you enjoyed the ep!