Why Nothing Will Ever Completely “Set” You up For Success
Success is a process, not a destination
Like a donkey ridden by dangling a carrot in its face, society feeds us this elusive lie all our lives — do X and you’ll be successful.
First, it’s behaving yourself in primary school. Then, it’s scoring high grades. Landing a good college. Getting top grades again. Bagging a lucrative job offer. Then, it’s a constant grind for the pay-raise.
Did I mention how while most get stuck in the rut wheel of their job, the world moves on, and suddenly one day, they’re fired, their work has become obsolete?
The pandemic shook us awake to the dreadful realization that you can’t rely on your job alone. And no, self-employment or side hustles aren’t anywhere as rosy as they’re made out to be.
“Success isn’t supposed to happen, no matter how hard you work. There’s no guarantee you’re going to succeed. There’s nothing set in stone.”
The idea of the existence of something that will set you up for lifetime success is flawed.
