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The Devaluing of Success

On the inverse relationship between joy and performance

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Matt Wilson
Aug 20, 2025
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“Genuine worth and happiness can only be found when success is valued, not assumed.”

- John Stuart Mill -

I’ve noticed a quiet trap that creeps into performance, especially as athletes get better: success stops meaning much.

The birdie putt drops, the approach shot lands tight, a good round comes together — and instead of joy, all that shows up is a flat …

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