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What does it mean?
Success coming too easily suggests you are following the wrong path.
In plain terms
If things are easy, you might be on the wrong track.
What can you take from it?
Expect friction when on the right path.

Where it applies

  • career decisions
  • life choices
  • planning

Putting it to work

  • evaluate ease of path
  • expect resistance

Questions to consider

  • When has success felt suspicious?
  • Does ease mean you're wrong?

Another view

Sometimes ease is a sign of being on track.

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