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“Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.”

Aesop

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Trying to be the best at everything is impossible, and it's important to be happy with what you have. Think about sports—someone might be great at soccer but not very good at basketball. Instead of feeling sad about not being good at basketball, they should enjoy and be proud of their soccer skills. In life, some people are excellent chefs but don't know much about fixing cars, while others might be great at repairing things but not so good at cooking. Each person has their talents and strengths. By focusing on what you do well and appreciating your abilities, you can live a more satisfying and stress-free life. Trying to excel at everything can be exhausting and lead to disappointment, so it's better to enjoy and take pride in what you are good at.

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Acceptance Contentment Gratefulness Happiness Humility Inner peace Life philosophy Satisfaction Self-awareness Wisdom
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