Chasing revenue goals and follower counts can create a "prettier prison." Real freedom is defined by internal states like presence, peace, and the ability to slow down without fear. Success is building a business that supports the life you actually want to live.

Instead of chasing the 'hustle' momentum of her early career, the speaker now embraces a slower pace. She realized that she is the source of momentum and can create it whenever needed. This mindset allows her to prioritize a balanced life without fearing she'll become irrelevant or lose opportunities.

Worldly proxies for success like money, power, and fame are finite and can be traps that lead to burnout. A more sustainable North Star is the feeling of "abiding joy"—a generative energy that increases the more you tap into it. This feeling signals you're on the right path.

Chasing visual markers of success (cars, houses) often leads to hollow victories. True fulfillment comes from defining and pursuing the *feeling* of success, which is often found in simple, personal moments—like pancakes on a Saturday morning—rather than glamorous, external accomplishments.

While entrepreneurs often chase goals like downloads, revenue, and impact, the ultimate objective can be something quieter and unquantifiable: peace. Realizing that this internal state, not an external metric, is the true prize allows for decisions that prioritize well-being over endless growth.

Tabitha Brown posits a profound spiritual principle: divine blessings are meant for your true self. When you pretend to be someone else, you can't receive what's truly meant for you. Any success achieved while wearing a mask will feel empty because it's for a character you created, not for who you are.

A powerful redefinition of success is moving away from an identity centered on your profession. The ultimate goal is to cultivate a life so rich with hobbies, passions, and relationships that your job becomes the least interesting aspect of who you are, merely a bystander to a well-lived life.

For years, Tabitha Brown prayed for her dreams to come true. She later realized the missing piece was praying for God to *prepare her to keep* the success once she got it. True readiness involves being equipped to handle both the gains and the significant losses that come with achieving a major dream.

Contrary to success creating marital friction, Tabitha Brown's husband was relieved when she became her authentic self. He hated how Hollywood changed her and was happy the world could finally see the person he knew and loved. A partner's support for your true self is a powerful indicator of alignment.