What does success look like or feel like?
A quick whizz round all of us has revealed that we all have very different views of what success is…? For some success is a fast car, a hot girl and a lot of money. For others its achieving a goal and creating something, while for others its time for bubble baths !
Even more illuminating are the answers to the question “Are you successful ?” or “Do you consider yourself to be successful ?”
People answer this question from an entirely subjective viewpoint, whether they actually feel that they are successful, this is irrespective of their financial, emotional or work situation, and the answers are surprising !
I asked a good friend of mine this question “Do you think you are successful ? ” His answer was a resounding YES ! Not a seconds hesitation, clear and precise.
I asked him what did he judge it upon to be able to answer so immediately a question that has me pondering the answer ?
His reply - ” I keep trying ! ”
It blew me away !
If this was my criteria for success, then i’d definately be a raging success !
But its not my criteria !
Upon reflection, my criteria are all about how in control of things i am, this can be anything from business to relationships, gardening to laundry.
Obviously the times i can actually be in control of those things are few and far between. To add a bit of spice to it, for myself and make it a bit more difficult, i also see a successful person as someone who’s never flustered and has a fully functioning filofax with neat writing in it !
Yes, feel free to laugh any time you like ! My standards are clearly ridiculous - but i didn’t know that until i actually realised i had some standards.
So, my question to you today is : ” Are you successful ?” and how are you judging your decision?
The answers to the question just might give you some food for thought …!
