Stop Struggling to Reach the Top — Aim for the Middle Instead

Ordinary people have a secret to success that overachievers do not

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I heard that thought. And you’re right. The title of this article goes against all conventional thinking on how to reach the top rung on the ladder of success. But ask yourself one question. What are you willing to discard on your climb to the top? There is plenty of evidence that taking the conventional path will come with a costly, personal price tag. What are some of the possibilities?

Cost of success invoice

Personal

• Burnout
• Depression
• Time
• Energy
• Money
• Your beliefs and moral values
• Loss of relationships
• Physical health
• Mental health
• Self-respect
• A narrowed life-focus

Must Success Cost So Much?

If any are all of those invoice items are acceptable to you, then, by all means, take the conventional path. But if your mind is open to viewing a less hazardous approach, read a little further.