The world sometimes hails triumph with blinding lights and deafening applause, we nearly automatically glance beyond the shadows cast behind our triumphs. This work is my reflection on those experiences, mine and others' who have found their way through the complex terrain of ambition and success. I want you to consider the idea of the "shadows of triumphs"-the praise and commendation that we wear with pride not forgetting that the bad side of this path: the cost to our psychological well-being, the relationships that can be damaged, and the moments of self-doubt that obscure our journey should also be considered. Collectively, I would ask that you consider your own history with success. What have you sacrificed? What demons have you faced along the way? I hope that my book can serve not only to shed light on the complexity of success but also to inspire a greater understanding of the fortitude needed to overcome the hurdles that come with it.