Success is ___________? How do you fill in the blank?
Is success being rich?
Is success having enough?
Is success fame?
Is success freedom from fear?
Is success freedom from failure?
Is success power?
Is success freedom from want?
Is success having all that you want?
Is success measured in dollars?
Is success a smile?
Is success peace of mind?
Is success giving to others?
Is success having time?
Is success being busy all of the time?
Is success defined by others?
Is success defined by you?
What is success?
3 responses so far ↓
Dion Baker // October 7, 2009 at 8:13 pm |
Great question! In response to your opening line (Success is ___________? How do you fill in the blank?), I fill in the blank by defining success like this. Success is meeting my expectations. For example, when I’ve given the effort I expect myself to give, when I’ve been as patient as I expect myself to be, or when I’ve done what I’ve expected myself to do… I’ve succeeded. The same definition can be applied to each of us. Therefore, each line in your writing can be an element of success if it entails success in the heart/mind of the individual’s expectations. You asked, “Is success measured in dollars?” It can be, provided it’s an expectation the individual feel’s is requisite for their success.
coachwithheart // October 9, 2009 at 1:17 am |
Great answers and insight.
drifaulfars // October 22, 2009 at 11:58 am |
You are asking some interesting questions. I think success is defined by your own perception of yourself. My definition of success for myself differs from what others might define my success to be. Success is love, loving what you do, loving yourself and others. Creating with passion or without fear of others opinions.
Accomplishments are great but is the size of the accomplishment always mirrored in the amount of gratification that comes upon completion. I think living your life with clarity, following your values and being true to yourself is a good start to achieving success.