The Trophy Trap, Explained | Fast Company @FastCompany
The Trophy Trap, Explained | Fast Company @FastCompany
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wonder why hitting your work goals feels more like relief than joy? You might be stuck in the trophy trap, chasing achievement to avoid shame instead of pursuing what actually fulfills you.


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