Carefully Measure Your Success

From the time we are born, society tells us, we must be successful to be worthy of a happy life. Regardless, of our background and upbringing, it is drilled into our psyche. And, I have to say that I agree. What I often cannot agree with is the measure of success. It is how we define success that can actually result in a problem.

Our communities want us to believe that money helps us to reach a point of wellness. There is truth in that, but it's not the whole truth. All that you really need to do to obtain a gleeful existence comes down to two things. That is, clearly defining what being successful truly means to you and learning to maneuver toward and within those guidelines.

The whole truth is that anyone can be successful by following the model given above (define success + move toward definition and stay there only adjusting as your definition changes = happy life). If you need further assistance, the Merriam Webster online dictionary defines success as a favorable or desired outcome. That means you have to explore what you find favorable. The challenge is not to fall back on what you've been pushed into all of these years.

I think you are successful if you are kind and loving. I think you are a success if you use your life to do good in the world. I know that you are a winner if you volunteer or are charitable. My list for your success could go on and on, but the point is to start your own.

Good luck on your road to becoming successful!


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