The Marginalian • 1/31/2026

The article titled "How Not to Be a Victim of Success" discusses the concept of self as a personal mythos, which helps individuals make sense of their experiences. It highlights the challenges of living with success, noting that it can lead to a rigid self-perception and a belief in one's own myth. The piece emphasizes that navigating both success and failure requires courage and a resistance to becoming defined solely by one's narrative.
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