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What does it mean?
The quote says success should be measured by what you sacrificed to achieve it.
In plain terms
It suggests judging success by the things you gave up.
What can you take from it?
Evaluate achievements based on personal sacrifices.

Where it applies

  • career decisions
  • personal goals

Putting it to work

  • reflect on trade‑offs
  • set realistic expectations

Questions to consider

  • What sacrifices are worth making?
  • How to balance loss and gain?

Another view

Sacrifices are subjective and may not reflect true impact.

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