It's like chasing a beautiful woman for 80 years. Finally, she relents and you say, 'I am terribly sorry. I'm tired.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success can feel anticlimactic when you finally achieve something you chased for a long time.
- In plain terms
- Getting what you want after years of effort might not feel as great as expected.
- What can you take from it?
- The journey often matters more than the destination.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you chase for years?
- Did getting it change you?
Another view
It overlooks that some achievements do bring lasting satisfaction.
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