Acharya Prashant explains that society expects individuals to follow a predetermined path, where success is defined by how well one fulfills goals set by others. He uses the analogy of a servant who may perform a task perfectly for a master but gains nothing personally from it. He argues that if your goals are given by others or arise from a conditioned mind, you are living in a state of slavery. True success is impossible in such a state because the individual is merely a tool for someone else's desires. He points out that social trends, like the pressure to pursue specific degrees for jobs, are often just collective currents rather than personal choices, leading to a lack of interest and love for one's work.