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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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