The Secret to Success Begins With Your Definition of Success
The secret to success concerning your own personal success begins with your definition of it. So, how do you define success and what does it mean to YOU? Does personal success to you mean raising healthy kids, having great relationships, or success for your future job promotions? Experiencing personal success to you might include getting started in a home-based business and create “success online” in order to achieve financial freedom. What is the secret to success for you?
Our society defines success primarily around three elements: power, money, and fame. Many of you may be saying, “Wait a minute –those elements are not the most important things to me.” Success is often intangible and is unique to each person. Have you considered how you will know when you are successful?
For someone in a coaching program—the definition of success might be having autonomy in her work. She wants to set her own goals and direct her own activities. She’s considering part-time consulting work as a transition to her success. Another client could define success as having a satisfying family and personal life. She’s looking for work that allows her flexible hours and telecommuting days.
In her book, “If Success is a Game, These Are the Rules”,CherieCarter-Scott gives several examples of success:
* Financial terms – enough to retire by 50 or to buy a cabin in the woods
* Emotional fulfillment and stability – a harmonious family life
* Glory – athletic accomplishments
* Courage – overcoming a serious illness or tragedy
* Making a difference – change people’s life in a positive way
* Accumulation of knowledge and understanding
* Success in a home-based business.
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