BY KAI LIVINGSTON
The expectation to achieve corporate success by a certain age can be stifling, but real success isn't confined to traditional career paths, and finding fulfillment goes beyond job titles and promotions.
Today, the obsession with busyness and constantly juggling tasks can undermine well-being and prevent meaningful engagement with life, highlighting the importance of balance and the quality of one's focus rather than the quantity of tasks accomplished.
Society's emphasis on high incomes as a measure of success overlooks the importance of context and personal satisfaction, redefining success as focusing on the impact of your actions and needs rather than income.
The pursuit of material possessions in a never-ending competition ultimately leads to a hollow victory, and true fulfillment comes from cherishing experiences, relationships, and the liberation of minimalism.
The notion that homeownership is the ultimate sign of stability and success is not necessarily true, as the 'renting versus buying' debate is more nuanced, with some valuing the perks of owning a home, while others find flexibility, freedom, and liquidity in renting.