When You’re Down, No One Wants to Help—But When You Succeed, Everyone Wants a Piece: Learning to Differentiate the Real from the Fake

In life, success often brings new opportunities, recognition, and people. But not all those drawn to your success are there for the right reasons. It’s an age-old paradox: when you’re struggling, barely anyone offers a hand, but when you make it to the top, suddenly everyone wants to be part of your world. This shift can feel like a wave of new “friends” and connections, but it’s crucial to learn to differentiate the genuine people from those who are simply attracted to your success. The Loneliness of Struggle It’s a harsh reality that when you’re at your lowest, the world often seems indifferent. Whether you’re building a business from the ground up, dealing with a personal crisis, or trying to get back on your feet, offers of help are scarce. The people you thought would stand by you might go silent, and sometimes even family and close friends won’t understand or know how to support you. This period of isolation, though painful, has a silver lining: it gives you clarity. Those...