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Is There No Success Without Pain?

Is There No Success Without Pain?

Were Elon Musk and others only successful because they endured intense pain?

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John Polonis
Sep 18, 2023
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“Natural Elon Musk face swimming in a pool surrounded by floating dollar bills” - AI-generated source.

Some of the greatest works of art, science, and business have come following some of the greatest periods of pain. When channeled properly, pain can be a powerful motivator. 

But is pain a necessary condition of success? Do great achievements require at…

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