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6 Small Ways Success Ruins Your Life
And what you can do about not letting it
1. Success creates the four horsemen.
Forgetfulness. Drama. Money. Ego.
These four horsemen can happen when success hits you in the jaw.
You can forget why you do what you did to get where you got. You can forget the people who helped, loved, cared for you, and wrote life stories with you.
Success usually creates more money and attention, which can be one reason people start to entertain the idea that they are a superstar in life. That they are special. That they are different.
We ain’t different, we all have our struggles.
“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.” — Jim Carrey
Stay humble and connected to those who helped you get where you are. Double down on things that bring you meaning, not just fame, money, or success.
Success gets addictive, so be careful what you ask for.
