Have you ever felt guilty about being privileged?

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Have you ever felt guilty about being privileged?

Have you ever felt you aren’t worthy of your success because you’re privileged?

Why Privileged People Deserve Their Success Without Guilt-


1. Society Glorifies Struggle: Society often values effort as the ultimate measure of success, creating the belief that hard work is the only way to "earn" accomplishments. However, success is a combination of effort, strengths, and circumstances—not just struggle.


2. Privilege is Not a Choice: Natural talents, easier learning, or better opportunities are gifts a person is born with, not something they chose. These gifts don’t diminish the worthiness of their achievements.


3. Success is Multifaceted: Privilege doesn’t invalidate success; it’s just one factor. Strengths like intelligence, strategic thinking, and resourcefulness also contribute, and these don’t always require visible effort.


4. Effort Isn’t the Only Measure: Just because success came with less struggle doesn’t mean it’s undeserved. Effort is only one way to measure success, not the only valid one.


5. Privilege is an Opportunity: Instead of guilt, privilege can be viewed as a chance to make a positive impact, share resources, or uplift others while still honoring your own achievements.


6. Comparison is Unnecessary: Others’ struggles don’t invalidate your success. Everyone’s journey is unique, and there’s no universal “scale” for deservingness.

Recognize that while effort is important, society’s focus on it as the only measure of success is narrow and incomplete. It's about how you use your unique gifts, privileges, and efforts responsibly and gratefully, without diminishing your achievements.


Love,

Pratiksha

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