Just what is success?

Is success defined by how much money you have in the bank? A big house? The possessions you have acquired? Fame? Accolades?

Is this truly success? 

I have had all of these. I have had some of these. When I had these, I was not very happy.  When I was just doing my own thing, is when I was the happiest. 

But when I did my thing, some commented that I was not very successful.

I heard many things- “ I did not dress the right way”, “ I did not have the right job”, “I did not date the right person”, etc.  This (and more) ate away at me. Day after day, night after night.  These people made me believe I was not successful in anything. 

The more I tried to do things their way, the more frustrated I became and the more I hated myself.  I felt as though I would never be successful.

As I became more distant from these people, I found something in myself. 

I found me.

Don’t misunderstand. I still care about how I look and how I wear my hair, etc. But now, I dress how I want to dress. I wear my hair the way I like my hair, etc. 

I am still criticized about many things in my life. Now I answer almost all in the same manner; “Thank you very much for your kind words. I appreciate them. I will take them into consideration.” It shuts them up and shuts them down at the same time!

I have found that success is:
  • That feeling of excitement in what you do. I have finally found my career. Not a job, but a career.  I am excited about this blog. It has been many years since I have been excited to work. I do not find that this is work since I truly enjoy writing and creating.
  • Sticking with what truly matters during difficult times. By this I mean, as it gets difficult, just do not give up.  Keep going. If you are truly happy in what you are doing, than learn, adjust and see it through.
  • Being proud in what you do.  I can tell my kids (as others) what I do. There have been times, I did not say what I was doing. It was just a job and I hated it. I actually hated/dreaded getting up and going to work.  It did not matter that I was good at what I was doing, I hated the job. I had jobs (not a career) that made me physically and mentally ill.  Now I am excited. I am so thrilled that I want to shout it from the mountain tops!

I do not truly think that true success is fame, money and accolades. Again I have had that and I know many that have that too. We all are truly happy when we are true to ourselves; just being us.

Failure?

I believe that failure is:
  • Giving up

It is just that simple. You are a failure if  you just give up. By that I mean, you stop being you and you become what others what you to be.

If you try something and it does not work out than to learn from it. What could I have done differently? What can I do differently. What can I take from this and bring to the next table?

I finally found my success. 

How can you be truly successful? Take a page from my book- be yourself. Follow your dreams. Find your stride.  

I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan. She had many quotes. Many resonate with me.
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!”

This says it all! 
Remember this as you find your path on your journey to success.





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