Living for Now Without Losing Your North Star

An analysis of Self-Worth, Success, and Purpose through The Alchemist

During these times, I’ve done a lot of self-reflection and one thing I became aware of is that most of my anxieties are attached to my desire to be successful. From digging a level deeper, these anxieties are attached to my desire to be worthy and special. The underlying reason I get so worried about the outcomes of my startup or my career is that I’m worried that if they fail or are mediocre, then that is a reflection of me. And if my…