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What a Reality Show Taught Me About Success and Self-Worth
Exploring New Perspectives on Life Through the Lens of ‘Survivor’
I absolutely adore watching ‘Survivor’; my husband introduced me to it, so he gets all the credit! The season 37 ‘David vs. Goliath’ really hit home for me, for reasons close to my heart.
I loved how Probst summed up the season at the start that this whole David vs. Goliath idea isn’t just about how hard you work. Even if you’re privileged, you can still put in the effort (or so they say).
Jeff Probst said that being a David or a Goliath depends on “How you look at life, and how life started for you.” That really got me thinking, and it feels spot-on.
Yes, life’s starting point truly makes a difference
See, our society loves to play this game where by the time we hit 30, we’re supposed to have life all wrapped up neatly — love, career, house, kids, you name it.
But let’s face it, how can we all be expected to reach the finish line at the same time when we’ve been given different maps, tools, and… let’s not forget, leg sizes?
I don’t mean to discredit anyone’s journey, though. But for someone starting from scratch, it’s a whole different ball game than…
