Success: 'The successful often expect others to esteem their accomplishments as they do, but find contempt in its place. This is because success is hard for many to relate to. For some, longsuffering is easier to respect because it reminds them of their own lives.'
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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