Mar 20 • Meditations
Success
Have you ever heard someone say “success doesn’t bring you true happiness?” Have you ever watched a film where the wealthy man with the hot wife, influence, and power was depressed and didn’t feel fulfilled?
I happen to believe that these sayings and depictions exist for a reason. I find immense value in questioning the motivation behind the things that people say and do. So, why would a rich person tell you that riches do not make you happy? Well, it seems to me that that would be a great way to dissuade others from reaching the same level as them.
What better way to convince the masses to not be competitive then by convincing them that there is no real reward at the end of the competition?
Now, don’t get me wrong. Riches alone are not fulfilling. And many people achieve riches by doing all the wrong things, or by getting lucky. What I am saying here applies to neither of those groups.
However, it just so happens that every wealthy person I know who has integrity has found immense fulfillment, happiness, and ability to help others in their success.
Reject the messaging that keeps you from being the best version of yourself.
This is true of so many things. They are trying to convince us that fat people are just as good as fit people. They are trying to convince us that dumb people are just as good as smart people. They are trying to convince us that freedom is actually a dangerous thing for us.
Please be conscious of the fact that every single one of these statements, if believed, will most assuredly keep you from reaching any of them. That’s their entire point.
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