There’s nothing wrong with accumulating wealth, receiving recognition for your efforts, and having some power and status--what’s wrong is when you think that’s who you are.

Morton Shaevitz
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One of the most powerful things we can do as humans is to rise above our circumstances and make ourselves better people. We can use this ability to help others and avoid falling into the same traps we’ve stumbled into. We can see the world differently and make it a better place through our actions. While there’s nothing wrong with having wealth, receiving recognition for your efforts, and having some power and status, what’s wrong is when you think that’s who you are

Source: Refire! Dont Retire: Make The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life

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