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“Everyone is jealous of what you got, but no one is jealous of how you got it”

Jimmy Carter

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Often, people admire what others have, like a fancy car or a successful career, but they don't think about the hard work, sacrifices, and challenges that were faced to get those things. For example, imagine someone sees their neighbor with a big house. They might feel envious and wish they had a big house too. But they might not realize that the neighbor worked extra hours for years, missed holidays, or took on a lot of stress to afford that house. People tend to focus on the end result without considering the effort and difficulties involved in achieving it. So, instead of just wishing for what others have, it's important to understand and appreciate the hard work behind it. Realizing this can help us set more realistic goals and be more patient with our own progress. If we want something, we should be ready to go through the same effort and challenges as those who already have it.

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Achievement Effort Envy Hardwork Jealousy Misunderstanding Perception Reality Sacrifice Success
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