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Do any of you feel like your definition of success has quietly changed in your 30s? (lemmy.world)

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When I was younger, I thought “making it” meant money, hustle, status. Now I just want stability, a calm mind, and maybe a good dinner. No shade to ambition, but these days, peace of mind feels like the bigger flex. Curious if other guys have had this quiet shift too, or if I just got tired.

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[–] solsangraal@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

equating "making it" with money, hustle, and status are the carrot on the stick of capitalism to turn people into more productive workers, and make them think it was their own idea.

everyone's priorities are different, but for me, my 20s and 30s were all about acquiring shit. now 45+ and it's more about getting rid of shit