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What does it mean?
Successful people expect respect but often get contempt because others relate more to struggle.
In plain terms
Successful people might not get respect because others relate to struggle more.
What can you take from it?
Expect less external validation for success.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • career achievement
  • social dynamics

Putting it to work

  • focus on intrinsic value
  • share struggles authentically

Questions to consider

  • Why do people resent success?
  • How do you handle praise?

Another view

Success can be inspiring to some.

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  3. Rights: 'The right to justice is something that no one can bestow, nor take away, for it is in one's heart.'

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