« Le succès est plus dangereux que l'échec » avec le philosophe Charles Pépin

This conversation with Charles Pépin exceeded my expectations. I had the pleasure of welcoming one of France's most widely read philosophers, author of numerous essays that make philosophy accessible without ever simplifying it. To mark the release of his new book, *Where to Find Strength*, we took the time to explore questions we hadn't yet addressed much on InPower. Why do we crave recognition so much? How do we keep moving forward when everything seems to discourage us? What if strength mattered more than motivation? How does the meaning of life truly change the way we live? In this episode, we discuss the fear of death, failure, comparison, our tendency to want to save others, but also what helps us stay strong when our certainties waver. A truly uplifting conversation that opens up new perspectives and reminds us that the most valuable answers often arise from asking the right questions. So, if you too are interested in philosophy and introspection, you'll love this episode! I hope you enjoy listening! — To discover what goes on behind the scenes of the podcast:   / inpowerpodcast   To learn more about Charles Pépin:   / pepcharles   His latest book: https://charlespepin.fr/products/ou-t... To follow my daily adventures:   / louiseaubery   — Chapters: 00:00:00 – Charles Pépin 00:01:25 – Embracing the Fear of Dying 00:05:57 – Opening Up to the Unexpected 00:15:20 – Finding Strength Despite Discouragement 00:22:40 – Distinguishing Autonomy and Independence 00:33:30 – Valuing What We Have and Haven't Done 00:41:14 – Strength, According to Great Philosophers 00:47:57 – Accepting Imperfections 00:57:26 – Putting Recognition in Its Proper Place 01:05:25 – Deconstructing False Beliefs 01:15:35 – Distinguishing Strength from Motivation 01:17:02 – Escaping the Comparison Trap 01:20:05 – Letting Go of Saving Others 01:21:10 – Learning to Fail Better 01:22:00 – Making Sense of the Absurd 01:27:50 – Is Strength a Question of Willpower? 01:30:40 – A Subscriber's (Philosophical) Question 01:31:55 – Facing Death and Grief