Missing a train is only painful if you run after it! Likewise, not matching the idea of success others expect from you is only painful if that’s what you are seeking.

About This Quote

This quote by Thomas Edison is a great reminder that it is important to be true to yourself and not lose yourself in the process. When you seek happiness from all the expectations of others, you often end up being more unhappy than if you had simply been happy as you are.

Source: The Black Swan: The Impact Of The Highly Improbable

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