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Jade Adia's avatar

Awesome article. This hit for me at a really good time. Thanks for taking the time to share with us all.

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

Oh, this means the world. Thank you friend.

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fenix's avatar

This article may be one of my favourite articles that I have read on substack. It’s a powerful reminder that the hardest work (whether it’s writing, building a business or just showing up in the corporate world) isn’t always about motivation. It’s about meaning. I write a lot about the traps of chasing status and success and this essay nails the cost of losing touch with why we started in the first place.

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

oh goodness, thank you so much for the kind words. they mean the world—and you have a very important niche to be writing about!

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Rachel Michelson's avatar

Brilliant.

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

thank you so much 🤍

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Alyssa Villaire's avatar

absolutely needed this today. thank you.

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

I'm so glad 😭 thank you!!

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Emma Briar's avatar

Loved this!

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

thank you!!

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Gayle GM's avatar

loved this so much. a treasure trove of inspiration and food for thought!

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

you're the best 🤍 thank you friend!

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The Eccentric Raven's avatar

Great article 👏

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

thank you!

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Regina Black's avatar

This is amazing as usual. That Bosker book rewired my brain. Love it so much. My next newsletter is very much in conversation with this one. It’s hard to stay connected with why you started doing this once goals start shifting

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

YES. I cannot wait to read your next piece!

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morgan's avatar

This was so wonderful thank you!

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Robert Miner's avatar

Thank you for this, Emily.

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

Thank you for reading as always!

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

Agh I’m so glad. Feels like I’m barely scratching the surface but it felt useful for me to think through at least!

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Clare Osongco's avatar

love hearing about what you learned from your years of striving! 💜💜

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

Thank you friend!! 🤍🤍🤍

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