Why Do We Feel Like Failures?｜Good Game EP.002

[English]Why do people feel like they have failed—even when they are doing reasonably well?In this episode of Good Game Podcast, DRE and Brofessor discuss how expectations shape our perception of success and failure. Inspired by Stoic philosophy and Aristotelian ideas, they argue that failure often occurs when expectations grow faster than our actions, resources, or preparation.Through stories from their academic careers, they also reflect on how social media comparisons and unrealistic standards can distort our sense of achievement.The episode reminds listeners that understanding our strengths, weaknesses, and limitations is essential for developing a sustainable “Good Game” in life.[繁體中文]為什麼有時候我們明明做得不錯，卻仍然覺得自己「失敗了」？在本集 Good Game Podcast 中，DRE 與 Brofessor 探討 期待如何影響我們對成功與失敗的感受。從 斯多葛哲學與亞里斯多德思想出發，他們指出，許多失敗其實來自於 期待與行動、資源或準備程度之間的不一致。兩位主持人也分享了學術生涯中的觀察，並討論在 社群媒體時代，人們容易因比較而放大挫折感。理解自己的 優勢、弱點與限制，或許才是找到人生「Good Game」的關鍵。