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The Worst Advice Always Starts With “Just”
Personal growth and success are more complicated than just doing it
I am a sucker for productivity hacks, success stories and underdogs finally making their way to the top. I want to believe the storytelling behind each bestseller, behind each great entrepreneur, behind each weight loss story.
Deep in my heart, I am fully aware that it’s not that easy and not that simple, yet I still buy into the advice coming from people who apparently made it.
When you define success for yourself, it might not be about six-figure salaries or investments. It might not be about writing the next great American novel. It might not be about getting that promotion or signing that deal.
Success comes in many forms. Maybe you want a relationship to rely on. A job that doesn’t kill your soul. A healthy body. A hobby that pays your coffee. You want balanced kids, drama-free life, a paycheck that allows you not to be scared if you need medical care. Simple things can mean success too.
But it’s not that easy.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, there will be experts of that specific field where you are currently playing. People who have what you don’t yet have or people who make their efforts effortless.
