Accomplishment Quote by Lionel Shriver
“In the big picture, few of our careers live up to the dreams we nursed when we were young. In fact, one underside of success is that it's nearly always penultimate, and so every accomplishment merely raises the bar.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Career Dreams” by Lionel Shriver, 2018
Career aspirations often fall short; each success raises expectations, making fulfillment elusive.
In simple terms: Success raises the bar, keeping dreams distant
Key Takeaway
Accept that growth is continual, not final
Themes
ambition
disillusionment
growth
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- goal setting
- mentaching
Key Concepts
expectation management
psychology of success
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you measure success by external standards?
- How can you find contentment after each win?
A Different Perspective
May ignore personal satisfaction beyond achievement
