We need to talk about the Success Trap
And why you don't want to fall into it!
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And why you don't want to fall into it!
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Behind every victory is the desire for the next one
Every success makes you want more
In reality, there is no peak to success
The climb towards the next one can become addictive.
Every success makes you want more
In reality, there is no peak to success
The climb towards the next one can become addictive.
The success trap has caught many infamous leaders in history
From Caser, Napoleon, to some German dude with a small mustache
All undone by their desire for more, the next success
Only to be unsatisfied at its summit.
From Caser, Napoleon, to some German dude with a small mustache
All undone by their desire for more, the next success
Only to be unsatisfied at its summit.
For you, while pay raises and awards are excellent for a while
At a certain point, once you have reached a certain level in life
You start to realize how little they mean
Is happiness really inside these things?
At a certain point, once you have reached a certain level in life
You start to realize how little they mean
Is happiness really inside these things?
Now sorting out your finances and career is extremely important in life
- Investing, having more coming in than out, and creating a safety net
- Having a job that allows you to be you and live life on your terms
These are concrete goals that you should aim for in life.
- Investing, having more coming in than out, and creating a safety net
- Having a job that allows you to be you and live life on your terms
These are concrete goals that you should aim for in life.
However, the success trap happens when you start attaching your self-worth
To status and arbitrary numbers
You go after titles in organizations and society
You get so attached to a certain bank number or job role/position
You don't let yourself enjoy life until it happens...
To status and arbitrary numbers
You go after titles in organizations and society
You get so attached to a certain bank number or job role/position
You don't let yourself enjoy life until it happens...
You intellectually know that these will add little to your baseline happiness
But you keep chasing ever-higher summits
In the hope, there's one out there only you have been able to conquer
But really,
What you are doing is trying to fill a hole in your heart...
But you keep chasing ever-higher summits
In the hope, there's one out there only you have been able to conquer
But really,
What you are doing is trying to fill a hole in your heart...
But if I had this or that and if I had more
Then I would be happier, my dreams will come true!
Wrong!
Don't fall into the success trap of thinking more = happiness
You need to look for happiness in your day-to-day
Keep setting new goals in life and challenging yourself...
Then I would be happier, my dreams will come true!
Wrong!
Don't fall into the success trap of thinking more = happiness
You need to look for happiness in your day-to-day
Keep setting new goals in life and challenging yourself...
But you need to sit down today and realize:
The climb toward your goals is the real treasure!
There is only bleak emptiness at the top if you think the summit will bring you joy!
I hope you can avoid this trap, which has caught many in life
And find happiness today!
Thank ST
The climb toward your goals is the real treasure!
There is only bleak emptiness at the top if you think the summit will bring you joy!
I hope you can avoid this trap, which has caught many in life
And find happiness today!
Thank ST
Learn how to have the mindset to be happy today
With my well-reviewed guide
Tactical Stoicism!
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Tactical Stoicism!
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