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438. How to Succeed by Being Authentic (Hint: Carefully)

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How Does the Tall Poppy Syndrome Affect You?

i'm really curious to know how that tall poppy sindrom has affected the way you move through life. I have a lot of younger onteners asking me this type of question. Because what happens is you begin to first succeed in pretty much anything, is you stoke envy. And the people that achieve the most actually help humanity the most. But i feel like i'm in the sweet spot in life.  I have a little bit of celebrity, but i'm seldom recognized. I don't have to have bodyguards. IDon't have to hide out. It kind of reassures people that even striving for that type of success isn't worth it....

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