When asked to define success, many people would point to money or power, but it actually has a lot more to do with the feeling and mindset associated with these accomplishments. The problem often is, that many people do not feel they have enough. The feeling of success seems to come and go, and has a lot more to do with how we actually perceive our accomplishments and possessions more so than what we actually do.
Feeling successful isn’t always a good parameter. Feelings are a product of our body reacting to external and internal stimuli, and have less to do with personal or professional success. Success is a mindset. Success is how you choose to view the world happening around you. You can choose to see the glass half full, rather than wait for the next opportunity to arise.
Take for example an airplane flight. For those that are in economy seating, they may wish that they were flying first class, but for those in first class, they may be comparing themselves, and their success to those that are flying in a private jet. While, there are those that have never traveled by plane and would consider flying economy as a success. Life and success are similar to this.
What Is Success?
Those who see money and prestige as primary measures of success are rarely happy and content, no matter how much they have of either. Unfortunately, those who single mindedly focus on gaining more money or prestige often have difficulty pursuing other goals that could make them successful.
So, now we have to evaluate success. For many succ, the meaning of success is different depending on your life goals and ambitions. Success should incorporate a larger purpose: maintaining healthy bonds with others.
Evaluate what you care about, where your values lie and how you can build success outside material possessions. Do you have trouble imagining what success means to you? Take a pause and recalibrate your goals and consider how other people would view what is most important to you.
Because success is different for everyone, understanding your mental state and what you expect from yourself helps discover what is actually important. Other questions you can consider to help yourself reflect may include: Whose life seems purposeful to you? What fosters your hope? What is your biggest accomplishment?
Where Do I Start?
First of all, remember the cliche: the journey is now the destination. This can help you shift your priorities and focus. For example, from getting that new job with better pay but with little self fulfilling purpose versus a more fulfilling opportunity where the pay is substantial. Enjoy the days and appreciate your life for what it is. Understanding that each person has their individual life path helps guide you through roadblocks or expectations.
For leaders, implement this mindset into your work community. Rather than managing your employees, lead them to understand what success will look like within the company. This can empower employees to adopt a new mindset that will allow them to succeed in new ways.
While I still occasionally find myself comparing my success with others, it is important to take a step back and remember my successes and individual life goals. My goals are measurable, found in material goods, nor prestige, rather how I view myself and my journey. Ultimately, I choose to focus on myself, and not compare my life to others. Rather than being preoccupied with achievement and failures, I focus more on how I can be the best version of myself today, how I can improve tomorrow and ways to enjoy my leisure time.
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