Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success often attracts envy from others, which can make the achiever feel isolated or regretful about the social cost of their achievements.
- In plain terms
- When you succeed, people around you might get jealous instead of happy for you.
- What can you take from it?
- Be prepared for jealousy when you achieve something significant.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle jealousy from peers?
- Is success worth the social friction?
Another view
Not everyone envies success; some celebrate it genuinely.
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