Bears Quote by Arianna Huffington
“Don't buy society's definition of success. Because it's not working for anyone. It's not working for women, it's not working for men, it's not working for polar bears, it's not working for the cicadas that are apparently about to emerge and swarm us. It's only truly working for those who make pharmaceuticals for stress, diabetes, heart disease, sleeplessness, and high blood pressure.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “Redefining Success” in Thrive, 2015
Success metrics defined by society are flawed and harmful, especially for health and environment.
In simple terms: Societal success is broken and damaging.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate personal definitions of success.
Themes
success
society
health
environment
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- public policy
- personal health
Key Concepts
Critical theory
well‑being critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does success mean to you?
- How can you align success with health and sustainability?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted societal norms is difficult.
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