What does success mean to you? Ask 100 people what success means to them and you'll probably get 100 different answers. But you could narrow down those responses to a few common elements. To most people material success, money and all the things that money can buy are the biggest external indicator of success.
To others success means gaining the admiration of others, achieving a position of leadership, in other words, social success.
Simply put you are a success when you are living the life you most want to live, and you're doing it well. For one woman being a stay-at-home-mom and spending time molding the future generations is what she wants to do. And she pours her heart and soul into making her home a haven for her family, and tries her utmost to be the best mother and wife she can be.She is a success. For another woman, perhaps, success means being a best selling author who earns a six-figure income and whose name is instantly recognizable world-wide. Is one woman more successful than the other? Well the answer that you give would depend on what values you hold dear.
What does success mean to you? What is your definition of success? What yardstick would you use to measure success? Take a moment to write the answers to these questions down.
Success for you begins when you realize what you unique definition of success is, and you begin to take steps toward making that vision of success a reality.
For me success means living a balanced life. I want to be the best mother and wife I can be and at the same time I also want to be a successful internet entrepeneur. But it's no good to me to earn a six-figure income, but be a terrible wife and mother.
When writing down your definition of success, beware of having overly high expectations. High expectations kill your chance of succeeding before you even get started.
When you look at your list of what you need to consider yourself a success, it might seem overwhelming. But even an elephant can be eaten one bite at a time. Break down your goals into small easily achievable steps and start stepping your way to success. A wise person once said "Success is 20% skills and 80% strategy." You can achieve success by creating a well thought out plan and ensuring that each day you do something that moves you in the direction of your goals. Go for your goal!
