Passion Struck with John R. Miles

You Are Not the Only Variable: When to Change Yourself and When to Change Your Environment | John R. Miles - EP 816

September 4, 2026·23 min·4-min readnarrativeself improvement
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This episode of PassionStruck explores when personal effort truly matters versus when environment shapes outcomes, using insights from Angela Duckworth and Jared Diamond to reveal a powerful tool for discerning personal irreplaceability in life and work. The core takeaway: success isn’t

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

John R. MilesAngela DuckworthJared DiamondHarry TrumanWilliam ShakespeareJamil Zaki

Books

Situatedby Angela DuckworthProphets, Prophets, Coaches, and Kingsby Jared DiamondThe Mattering Effectby John R. MilesThe Person in the Situationby Lee Ross and Richard Nisbet

Topics

Goal SettingHabitsLeadershipMental HealthPersonal FinanceProductivitySelf ImprovementTime Management

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