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Any opportunity that offers me "success" at the expense of my love for my own life is nothing but an evil illusion. One that will disappear as soon as I "succeed," giving way to the cruel reality.
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Success that costs your soul isn’t success
Chasing achievements that require you to betray your joy, health, or values will feel empty once attained. If the path erodes your love for living, the victory collapses into regret. Real success sustains your life, not just your image.
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Takeaway: Consider whether a goal nourishes your daily life as much as it enhances your status or outcomes.
Reflect: Where are you sacrificing your aliveness for an achievement, and what boundary could restore balance?