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Episode 1600
Benjamin Hardy explores the common mistake of prioritizing external achievements, such as status, wealth, and approval over internal fulfillment. Many people chase conventional success only to find it unfulfilling because it’s not aligned with their core values and passions. True success comes from defining it on your own terms and pursuing what brings genuine meaning to your life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/the-mission/the-biggest-mistake-people-make-in-their-careers-and-lives-b68bfe937a9d
Quotes to ponder:
"Many people climb the ladder of success only to realize it was leaning against the wrong wall."
"Success that isn’t aligned with your values and passions feels hollow, no matter how impressive it looks from the outside."
"If you don’t define success for yourself, the world will do it for you and you may not like the outcome."
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1600: [Part 2] The Biggest Mistake People Make in their Careers (and lives) by Benjamin Hardy | Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
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