It is in books, poems, paintings which often give us the confidence to take seriously feelings in ourselves that we might otherwise never have thought to acknowledge.
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It's perhaps easier now than ever before to make a good living; it's perhaps harder than ever before to stay calm, to be free of career anxiety.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success in financial terms has become more attainable, but the pressure of career anxiety is more pronounced.
In today's fast-paced world, achieving financial success may be more feasible due to various opportunities available. However, this progress comes at a cost; many individuals struggle with increased anxiety and stress related to their careers, highlighting the paradox of modern life where external achievements do not necessarily translate to inner peace.
Themes
CareerAnxietySuccessHappinessPressure
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about balancing work and personal life.
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