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What does it mean?
Privilege can make personal struggles invisible to others.
In plain terms
Money makes your problems seem small to people.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge that wealth distorts empathy.

Where it applies

  • public life
  • high income

Putting it to work

  • expect less sympathy
  • maintain humility

Questions to consider

  • Does money isolate you?
  • How do people treat success?

Another view

May discourage seeking help despite genuine issues.

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