Can the chip consume happiness?

The concept of a "chip on your shoulder" can indeed have an impact on one's happiness. For example, Lilly Singh acknowledges that success did not eliminate this chip for her, and the continuous pursuit of success can be an enemy of happiness 1. Similarly, Gary Vaynerchuk notes that growing up without wealth but with positivity taught him that money isn't the key to happiness, emphasizing gratitude over material success 2. These insights reflect the broader notion that external achievements or societal status may not fundamentally resolve deeper emotional or psychological needs.