A person who has been long deprived, after suddenly gaining wealth, ability, or status, is often most endangered not by failure, but by the speed at which desire grows surpassing the pace of inner growth. What was missing in the past, once obtained, can easily turn from a goal into an obsession. And so he begins to crave more, faster, and greater success, trying to prove his worth through continuously escalating results. Many people manage to escape their past predicaments but not the sense of deprivation left behind; they think they are chasing success, but in truth they are running from the self they used to be. The real problem has never been how much money you make—it’s whether you can still recognize yourself when income falls, your status changes, or your achievements decline. If a person’s sense of self-worth is built entirely on outcomes, then wealth, fame, and success won’t bring freedom; they will only keep amplifying anxiety.