You could have all the money you’ve ever wanted, a successful career, and be in good physical health, but without loving relationships, you won’t be … - Ray Dalio

I also feared boredom and mediocrity much more than I feared failure.

Once we get the things we are striving for, we rarely remain satisfied with them. The things are just the bait. Chasing after them forces us to evolve, and it is the evolution and not the rewards themselves that matters to us and to those around us. This means that for most people success is struggling and evolving as effectively as possible.

I believe that all organizations basically have two types of people: those who work to be part of a mission, and those who work for a paycheck.