A Scene That Changed How I Think About Success
I’ve changed my mind about what a successful person looks like. My v1 framework for a successful person focused on external achievements. Is this person leading a company? Are they operating at the top of their field? Are they leading movements and creating change? Those were the questions that decided whether someone was a success or not. It... See more
Mario Gabriele • Modern Meditations: Kirsten Green
Expected elation. Society has built a world that defines what's appealing and what's not. What success should look like. I spent years chasing this idea, and achieved it. And never felt truly happy. Why? It seems so obvious, there are a million songs and movies about how wealth and fame aren't the end all be all for human states. Yet we pursue it... See more
It’s like the missing second part of success that’s easy to ignore. We try to rush straight for the hills. But even if you muscle through—have luck, talent, and persistence—you won’t even know how to enjoy it once you arrive. And you may have missed out on a successful life in the first place.