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We all have our own picture of “success.” Maybe it’s a certain title or the status that comes with a role. Sometimes those ideas feel so important, we hold on tight, thinking they’ll finally make us happy. But the dreams we chase often aren’t really ours!

Maybe they’re expectations you picked up from other people. Maybe they come from the stories you heard growing up at school, at home, or from friends. Or maybe they’re more about what looks impressive or “normal” than what actually excites you.

Think about it for a moment.

How often have you been drawn to a job just because it “looks good”? Because the title sounds like it matters? Because it matches what others expect of you? You go through the motions, telling yourself this is what you want. But deep down, something doesn’t feel right and no amount of praise or success from others can fill that damn gap.

Ask yourself: Whose dream am I living?

If you’re struggling in your current role, this question might feel uncomfortable. But it’s necessary.

• Do I really want this job?
• What does success actually mean to me, not them?

For many, this is the moment the mask starts to fade. When the story you’ve been telling yourself about who you “should” be begins to crack. And that’s where real clarity begins! Finding work that actually motivates you isn’t always easy. It might mean questioning long-held beliefs and trying paths you’ve never walked before.

This kind of purpose is different for everyone. It might not come with a fancy title or a big paycheck right away. But it gives you something much more important: energy, meaning, and a true sense of purpose that copied dreams can’t give. At the end of the day, the best job isn’t the one that looks good to others; it’s the one that feels good to you.