The Lie of Recognition (and What to Chase Instead)
Why real mastery has nothing to do with applause.
Reading The Intellectual Life by A.G. Sertillanges, I came across a warning that felt uncomfortably familiar.
He says a lot of people chase “the intellectual life” because they’re hungry for recognition, applause, and public acclaim.
Sound familiar?
In the real estate world, it’s the same. There’s this constant noise about “Top Producer” awards, “Million D…