“Career is the thing that fools you into thinking you are the person you are pretending to be”
— Amy Poehler
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Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes people get so wrapped up in their jobs that they start to believe they are exactly like the role they play at work. It's like an actor who gets lost in their character. For example, if someone works as a lawyer, they might feel powerful and important, even if outside of work they feel unsure or insecure. This means they're pretending to be confident all the time because that's what their job needs them to be. But deep down, they might not really feel that way. It's important to remember that your job does not define who you truly are as a person. Instead of relying only on career success for self-worth, find other activities or relationships that make you happy and fulfilled.
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