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                                              easier because you have lived;
                                                This is to have succeeded.
                                                                                              Anonymous

                 HOW DO WE DEFINE SUCCESS?

                 What makes a person successful? How do we recognize success?
                 To some people, success might mean wealth. To others, it is recognition, good health,
                 good family, happiness, satisfaction, and peace of mind. What this really tells us is that
                 success is subjective. It can mean different things to different people. The definition that I
                 feel summarizes "success" well is:

                                  Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal.

                                                                                          Earl Nightingale

                 Let's look at these definitions carefully.
                 "Progressive" means that success is a journey, not a destination. We never arrive. After
                 we reach one goal, we go on to the next and the next and the next.
                 "Realization" means it is an experience. Outside forces cannot make me feel successful.
                 I have to feel it within myself. It is internal not external.
                 "Worthy" refers to our value system. Which way are we heading? Positive or negative?
                 Worthiness  determines  the  quality  of  the  journey.  That  is  what  gives  meaning  and
                 fulfillment. Success without fulfillment is empty.
                 Why? "Goals" are important. Because they give us a sense of direction.
                 Success does not mean being accepted by everyone. There are some groups I would not
                 want  to  be  accepted  by,  out  of  choice.  I  would  rather  be  criticized  by  fools  than
                 appreciated by unsavory characters.
                 I define success as a manifestation of good luck that results from inspiration, aspiration,
                 desperation and perspiration; generally in that sequence.

                 Success  and  happiness  go  hand  in  hand.  Success  is  getting  what  you  want  and
                 happiness is wanting what you get!

                 Existence alone is not success! It is a lot more!
                 Do more than exist      --  live
                 Do more than touch     -- feel
                 Do more than look       -- observe
                 Do more than read       -- absorb
                 Do more than hear       -- listen
                 Do more than listen      -- understand

                                                                                          John H. Rhodes

                 SOME OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS (REAL OR IMAGINED)

                 ♦  Ego
                 ♦  Fear of failure success ; lack of self esteem
                 ♦  No plan







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