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Maybe Success Isn’t For You

You don’t have to listen to the gurus, seriously

I like to be straight with people. Not because I’m trying to juxtapose myself against other self-improvement writers on purpose, but because it just doesn’t make sense for me to lie to you.

I want you to understand the truth, from my perspective, about what it takes to live a successful life.

And part of that truth is the fact that you don’t have to do anything at all.

I’ve always known that I wanted to “be successful.” I wanted to make a lot of money and have freedom over my time. I wanted to live a grand adventure. I do see life as a scoreboard and I wanted to put numbers up.

There’s nothing inherently right or wrong with my worldview, nor is there anything right or wrong with the idea that worldly success is hollow.

If you want to be content, be content. If you don’t want to “be successful” then don’t do it. Stop reading articles like this and live your life — what a revolutionary concept, right?

See, that’s the tell right there. When people complain about my articles in the comments section, they’re communicating the opposite of the content of the comment. “I’m content, Ayo.” Ok. Sure you are. That’s why you’re taking time out of your day to comment on my…