What does success mean to you? This is a question that many people never take the time to answer. They simply try to follow the path of others, in the hopes of achieving the same level of success. But what happens when you don't want the same things as everyone else? What happens when you want something different? In this blog post, we will discuss how to define your own success, and create a roadmap for achieving it!
Be Yourself Without Apology
One of the biggest factors in defining your own success is being yourself. Too often, you try to be someone that you're not, in order to fit into a certain mold. But this almost always backfires, and leads to frustration and unhappiness. You need to be genuine and authentic if you want to create your own definition of success. Trying to be someone else will only lead you astray from your goals.
So what does it mean to "be yourself"? Well, it means finding out who you are, and embracing all of your quirks and personality traits. It means being proud of who you are, no matter what others may think. It means standing up for what you believe in, even when others disagree with you.
Therefore, the first step in defining your own success is to step into inner inquiry. How do you define abundance, wealth, prosperity and success? What are your goals? What are your dreams? What would you like to express? What would you like to experience? Are you a starter or finisher? The list can go and on. The bottom line is to be willing to look within and give voice to the desires of your heart.
Do not share your list with anyone until you are 100% confident in your desires. Success means different things to different people. While some may define it as wealth or fame, others may define it as happiness or freedom. No matter what your definition of success is, it's important to remember that you need to define it for yourself. You can't chase someone else's dream and expect to achieve the same level of success.
Once you have a clear understanding of what you want, the next step is to create a plan for how to achieve it. This may include setting specific goals, creating a budget, developing a timeline for reaching your objectives, and creating a container of supportive family, friends and colleagues.
Most of the people you think are overnight successes, actually worked for ten years or more to achieve what now seems easy and effortless.
Get Out of The Maze of Fear and Expectation
One of the biggest obstacles to achieving success is fear. Many people are scared to take risks, or they're afraid of failure. But if you don't take risks, you'll never achieve anything great. And remember, failure is not permanent! Just because you fail once doesn't mean you can't succeed later on. So don't be afraid to try something new and risk failure. The reality is mastery is cultivated through effort over time. Practice leads to progress.
Another obstacle to success is catering to other people's projections, expectations and assumptions. You often let others dictate your lives, instead of living by your own rules. This can be especially difficult when it comes to relationships. You don't want to hurt other people's feelings, so you give into their demands and expectations, even if they're not in line with what you want for yourself. But this can only lead to frustration and unhappiness.
Therefore, it's important to set boundaries and stand up for what you believe in, even if it means disappointing others. Remember, you need to live your life according to your own definition of success, not someone else's!
Give yourself permission to lead.
One of my favorite quotes is by Mahatma Gandhi who said "be the change you want to see in the world." This quote has always resonated with me because it's so true. You can't wait for someone else to come along and create the change you want to see in the world. You need to be that change! And one of the best ways to do this is by starting trends.
When you start trends, you're not only setting an example for others, but you're also inspiring them to take action. So how can you start a trend in your life? It could be something as simple as smiling more often, or being more positive. Or it could be something bigger, like starting a business or a social movement. Whatever it is, make sure it's something you're passionate about!
When you live your life according to your own definition of success, you're not only happier and more fulfilled, but you're also setting an example for others to do the same. So don't be afraid to define success on your own terms and start trends instead of following them!
The most important thing to remember is that you are in control of your own success. No one can do it for you. So don't wait for someone else to give you permission to achieve your dreams. Define your own success, and start working towards your own dreams! When you live your life according to your own definition of success, you're not only happier and more fulfilled, but you're also setting an example for others to do the same. So
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What does success mean to you? Share your definition of success in the comments below! And if you found this post helpful, please share it with your friends! Thank you for reading! :-)
