Master how to integrate your wins gracefully and stop feeling lost after a major achievement.
I remember the buzz of getting that promotion I’d chased for years. The celebrations were grand, the champagne flowed, and I felt on top of the world. Yet, after the initial glow faded, something unsettling began to creep in. A strange mix of ‘Did I truly earn this?’ and ‘Who am I now?’ settled deep within. It felt like I’d scaled a mountain only to find the summit was shrouded in an unexpected fog.
It wasn’t failure I was grappling with; it was the sheer weight of achievement itself. The goal, once a clear target, had vanished, leaving a void. I felt disconnected from the ‘me’ who had strived so tirelessly, wondering if I’d accidentally left a piece of myself behind in the race to the top.
That experience taught me something profound: getting what you want can be just as disorienting as not getting it. It serves as a test of identity, presenting a moment in which you can either solidify your sense of self or risk being swept away by the current of your own successes.
My latest article unpacks not how to achieve success, but what happens after you get there.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- ✨ How to truly own your accomplishments, turning external events into internal lessons.
- 🧠 Ways to anchor yourself to your core values, preventing success from pulling you off course.
- 💡 Practical methods to keep your ego in check and cultivate genuine self-awareness.
- ✅ Strategies to transform ‘imposter feelings’ into a drive for purposeful contribution.
- 🚀 How to use your wins as a springboard for your ‘next’ meaningful contribution, not an endpoint.
What’s been your most unexpected experience with success, and how did you navigate it without losing your way?
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Read the full article here: https://keith929.substack.com/p/how-to-handle-success-navigating
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