7 Deadly Sins

April 12, 20261 min read

“Sin” (Greek: hamartia / hamartano) literally means “to miss the mark” — like an archer missing the target.

In Life:

Pride: Believing you are above fate.
Envy: Desiring what belongs to another.
Wrath: Letting anger rule your reason.
Sloth: Neglecting daily discipline.
Greed: Craving what you do not control.
Gluttony: Indulging appetites without restraint.
Lust: Chasing fleeting pleasures over virtue.

These sins poison the soul.

In Career:

Pride: Believing you are above feedback.
Envy: Desiring others’ promotions/jobs.
Wrath: Letting anger rule your response to criticism.
Sloth: Neglecting daily discipline and growth.
Greed: Craving status and salary you do not yet earn.
Gluttony: Indulging in endless meetings and distractions.
Lust: Chasing shiny trends over real skill-building.

These sins poison your progress.

In Entrepreneurship:

Pride: Believing you are above advice or failure.
Envy: Desiring competitors’ success instead of building your own.
Wrath: Letting anger rule your decisions under pressure.
Sloth: Neglecting daily discipline and execution.
Greed: Craving wealth before creating real value.
Gluttony: Indulging in shiny tools and endless planning.
Lust: Chasing hype and quick wins over steady progress.

These sins poison your success.

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