Most people define success in individualistic terms—power, status, wealth. But Alfred Adler, the founder of individual psychology, believed that real success isn’t about standing above others—it’s about contributing to others. He argued that humans are wired for social belonging, and that true fulfilment comes
Most people live their lives trapped in a performance—acting in ways they believe will earn approval, success, or security. But Carl Rogers, the founder of humanistic psychology, believed that real success doesn’t come from playing a role. It comes from being fully yourself. He
Most people think of success as a destination—a prize you win after years of hard work, sacrifice, and discipline. But Abraham Maslow, the psychologist behind the famous Hierarchy of Needs, saw things differently. He believed that true success isn’t about chasing anything—it’s about becoming
Most people spend their lives chasing success without ever questioning who is doing the chasing. They pursue external validation, wealth, or status, believing these things will complete them. But according to Carl Jung, true success—the kind that feels effortless—comes not from chasing, but from
In our last post on ‘Be Successful. Do Nothing.’, we introduced a radical idea: stop chasing success, and it will come to you. This isn’t about laziness—it’s about shifting from desperation to alignment. The greatest minds in psychology and philosophy have echoed this principle
