If you follow money or social status, but... - Deepstash

If you follow money or social status, but that’s not what you truly desire in your heart, achieving these will leave you unfulfilled and miserable. As such, once you set a goal that speaks to your identity, you have to commit to it 100%. It won’t be fun, nor easy, and you’ll have to give up a lot of your free time to commit to your goals. However, once achieved, you’ll feel fulfilled and at peace with yourself.

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