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Lakshman Sankar's avatar

I've always found the framing of this as a strict dichotomy unsatisfying. Of *course* opportunity shows up when you're happily pushing.

Gem's avatar

Watch the movie 'Being There' - you'll like it and relates to this post.

jords's avatar

i will watch and report back! ty for the recommendation :’)

thatfinchguy's avatar

So good, as always

jords's avatar

thank you !!

ymes's avatar

Thanks for sharing this perspective. I've found balance by reducing desires overtime and wanting to still contribute and do something in the world - so I enjoyed this read!

jords's avatar

Glad you enjoyed! And yes there is far too much dialogue about sacrificing everything for success but I don’t think there’s enough discussion on being happy along the journey. There is no finite place of ‘success achieved’ so the idea of prioritising happiness later never made sense to me.

ymes's avatar

Completely agree, the naval quote about you can be happy or successful you just have to choose one - seems to be the prevailing philosophy in finance/tech