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Make it a good Monday Volume #18

We all grew up with a blueprint for success. The ladder. The linear path. The gold stars. The “right” way to do things. And for a long time, that blueprint worked—or at least, we convinced ourselves it did.

Success looked like promotions, pay raises, and productivity hacks. It looked like being busy all the time. It looked like external validation.

But what happens when that version of success stops working for you?

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what success actually feels like—beyond the metrics, beyond what looks good on paper.

Because success isn’t just about achieving more. Sometimes, it’s about:
✨ Having the freedom to take a midday walk without guilt.
✨ Feeling proud of something you created—whether it went viral or not.
✨ Saying no to work that drains you, even if it pays well.
✨ Building something slowly and intentionally, instead of sprinting toward the next thing.
✨ Knowing you don’t have to prove yourself to anyone.

So here’s my challenge for you this week: Redefine what success l…