13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Successful, And What Each One Actually Costs You

Originally appearing on Medium.com, '13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Successful' by Zdravko Bato Cvijetic is a MUST READ and now it is proudly part of my #requiredreading list. Below is the pithy list but trust me, not only should you read the entire essay, you should soak it up and make it a part of who you are.

Compete Against Yourself Today. Tomorrow, You Will Defeat A Lesser Foe

Max Ehrmann warned us in 1927. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter. He was right. The only competition that has ever made sense is you versus yourself from yesterday.

Aretรฉ: Unlocking Your Heroic Potential – A Must-Read for Self-Actualization

Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, or anyone striving to live more intentionally, "Aretรฉ" offers a roadmap for becoming the hero of your own life story.