I used to climb that corporate ladder. Every year, I had better roles that paid more. With every promotion I got, I felt good because I thought I was doing something important, and that I was someone great. Success, as you know, is addicting and soon I found that the happiness and satisfaction that came with each recognition from my boss and company were fading faster every time. I wanted to do more, so I challenged myself more, setting records and trying to beat them. I kept pushing myself to do more and be more because, at the time, that was the only way I thought I could validate my existence–with achievements and recognition from peers and colleagues I looked up to, but also with financial success.  Eventually, I realized the game to chase status was not fulfilling. Deep down, I knew life had more to offer than just chasing money and working myself to complete exhaustion.