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Society's Illusion of Success


MONEY.

POWER.

GREED.

Society’s skewed perception of success needs to change.

Compassion

Love

Learning

Forgiveness

Happiness

Sharing.

Success isn’t measured in salary

In house size or

In cars.

Success is from within.

Are you a good person?

Do you laugh?

Do you love?

Can you veer away from judgment?

The only thing worth striving for is helping others,

Making others happy,

and LOVE.

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