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The Paradox of Success: Lessons from Frank Capra
Frank Capra dreamed that success would silence his doubts. Instead, *It Happened One Night* brought creative paralysis, impostor syndrome, and the fear that he had already reached his peak. The triumph that made him a Hollywood legend also became a psychological burden, revealing the hidden cost of extraordinary achievement and lasting fame. Continue reading
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