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As a biographer and researcher, I've found that Serle often grapples with the tension between societal expectations and personal fulfillment in her work. This sentiment is particularly relevant to her early twenties, when she was establishing herself as a writer.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhile this quote may initially seem straightforward, it actually reveals a profound paradox: success is both an external measure (e.g., achievement of goals) and an internal experience (e.g., sense of fulfillment). Serle suggests that defining success is not a one-time event, but rather an ongoing process of recalibration as individuals grow, learn, and adapt.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider regularly re-evaluating your definition of success in response to changing circumstances. 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