This article resonates as I’ve observed it happen in many contexts. In addition to failure and rejection sapping away the energy to be ambitious, alternative fo

This article resonates as I’ve observed it happen in many contexts. In addition to failure and rejection sapping away the energy to be ambitious, alternative forms of success can reduce the motivation to pursue the original ambition. For example, it can be hard to turn away from a stable FAANG job that supports a happy family and undertake more ambitious but less certain endeavors.