Against Success
3 Quarks Daily • 2/15/2026
Summary
The article titled "Against Success" by Katalin Balog discusses the notion of remaining indifferent to success. Balog reflects on her own professional and personal setbacks, which have sharpened her insights into the downsides of success. She indicates that she is not new to this idea.
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