This chapter explores how societal expectations and hypervigilance create chronic worry in academic and business environments, distorting personal definitions of success. It emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, personal ambitions, and the pursuit of passions over external validation. The discussion also addresses the challenges faced by aging professionals, the delicate balance between creativity and safety, and the need for a fulfilling life beyond traditional markers of success.

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