Defining Success

"Define success on your own terms,

achieve it by your own rules,

and build a life you're proud to live."

Anne Sweeney

The word success might trigger thoughts of being at the top of the ladder or escalated financially,

but there are thousands of scenarios to apply this grand word.  For some, making it to the bath room on time might be a success or living one more day could be regarded as a success.  

The word success is not a playing card we get to use but once in our lives.  It is a reflection of high regard for anything we may have terminated or initiated during our life in numerous scenarios.  The best accreditation comes from our inner regard for who we are or who we have come to be.

When we explore our lives from top to bottom with this broader view of success, we begin to notice our many contributions, big or small, and our compassion for the self and all humans.  As we strengthen our own self-esteem, our perspective of others lifts as well.  A broader understanding of success, creates a multitude of opportunities for all of us.

In Accordance with Personal Belief

"Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules,

and build a life you're proud to live."

Anne Sweeney

"I always thought you'd be more successful .... a president of a grand company or international diplomat," says the acquaintance who thinks he is being complimentary.  Our immediate reactions may be that of shrinking, but if we really believe we are working towards our life purpose, the words simply fall away.

The word success carries a variety of meanings for diverse situations.  A child is finally successful in putting together a building out of legos.  A teenager experiences team success when they win the swim meet.  College students are successful when they land their first job.  A person is successful when he or she can retire comfortably.

We each hold a definition of success.  We are called to live a life in accordance to our personal belief system combined with our skills and gifts.  We are all successful when our hearts are open and we are moving forward to create a better world for others and with others.  It is important to be proud of the life we live.