Success is not something that can be measured against a yardstick. Yet, we use measures of success in almost every aspect of society. Rankings, pay grade, raises, promotions. We celebrate birthday and anniversary milestones like they are markers of success. And we hold events that celebrate the best of the best like the Olympics and the Superbowl.
But if you asked the leading athletes about their success, they always attribute it to something bigger than just winning. It was a journey, a goal they set, the will to keep going no matter what. That comes from something deeper.
The truth is that there is no form of measure to accurately quantify or qualify your level of success. It is highly individualized. It changes with time and purpose. The materials possessions you collect are a visual representation, but do a collection of things yet a sad heart really constitute success?
Instead of focusing on what society deems successful, try focusing inward on what and who matter most. Does your dream get put on the back burner? Do your children have enough of your time? Does your spouse of significant other get the best of you or what’s left over?
Don’t let society define your success. Success is happiness, authenticity, love, honesty, freedom, achievement, forgiveness, knowledge. It’s a feeling through the journey, not just the end goal. Success is knowing you did not give up.
Are you giving it it your all and focused on doing your personal best? If not, there is no better time to start than right now.
The E.I. Insider 