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Feminists’ Drug of Choice: Success

So you don’t consider achievements to be a drug? You think goal attainment is not addictive? I respectfully disagree.

Libby Winkler
3 min readMar 10, 2023
Photo by Rick J. Brown on Unsplash

Feminists are addicted to success.

We’re constantly striving for more, never content with what we have accomplished and eager to take on the next challenge. This addiction is fueled by societal expectations. We, as women, are expected to be perfect all the time — to do it all and look good while doing it.

Feminism is often a misunderstood topic.

It’s not about hating men or wanting to be superior, it’s really about striving for equality and the pursuit of success. To that end, feminists in the 21st century are turning to success as their drug of choice.

No longer content with simply surviving, today’s feminists are determined to thrive and make an impact on their communities and the world at large.

What Does Success Look Like?

Success looks different for everyone and is something that each individual has to define for themselves.

While one feminist may define success as achieving a leadership role within her company, another might define it as starting her own business or becoming financially…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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