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“Since when had I become such a slave to security? Since when had my dream to be my own boss morphed into merely working for my dream boss?” quote by Meg Donohue
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““Since when had I become such a slave to security? Since when had my dream to be my own boss morphed into merely working for my dream boss?””

Meg Donohue

About This Quote

Source Blog post: “The Security Trap”, 2021

The author questions how security can become a prison, turning aspirations into conformity and limiting autonomy.

In simple terms: Security can trap you into conformity.

Key Takeaway

Reclaim autonomy from fear.

Themes

security autonomy dreams career conformity

Mood

anxious determined

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • startup founders
  • job seekers
  • mid‑career shifts

Key Concepts

psychology self‑determination entrepreneurship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears drive your need for security?
  • How can you balance safety and freedom?
A Different Perspective

Security can provide necessary stability.

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