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What does it mean?
Education and hard work may lead to a life as miserable as the previous generation.
In plain terms
My brother studies to become a doctor like our unhappy father.
What can you take from it?
Career success does not guarantee happiness.

Where it applies

  • family pressure
  • career path
  • generational issues

Putting it to work

  • questioning success
  • breaking cycles
  • evaluating career

Questions to consider

  • Does success mean happiness?
  • What do you want?

Another view

Hard work often does lead to a fulfilling life.

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