You decide what success means to you — then do it!
Have you ever thought about the word “success” and what it means? Success is one of those words or ideas that seems to evolve over time and change throughout generations.
For some people, the definition of success comes with having a lot of money. Let’s be honest, money can be great — and people definitely need resources to take care of their needs. But beyond that, I think we all have learned that money does not equal happiness, nor does it necessarily equal success. It all depends on how money is handled and perceived.
Some people say that if you find your passion, that thing that wakes you up in the morning, you have succeeded. Again, when it comes to passion, it does not necessarily mean that you are rolling in the dough. It means that you have found something important to you that is worth your time and attention. Your passion can be your job, a career, family, friends, a special project, or whatever makes your heart sing.
That brings me back to the opening question. Have you ever thought about success? We are living in an age of endless possibilities. New objects, machines, gadgets, and resources are created every day to make life a bit easier, a bit sweeter. Our communities are more connected than ever before. People are taking risks and daring to dream.
You see, success has a new definition. Success can mean whatever you want it to mean. It’s up to you to take the initiative and do whatever success means to you.
If you want to be a writer, do it.
If you want to be a stay at home mom, do it.
If you want to be a top executive, do it.
If you want to work in a library, do it.
If you want to teach, do it.
If you want to be a mechanic, do it.
All the careers listed (and so many more) are needed in this world. Variety makes the world revolve. The world needs teamwork to survive. Needs community, needs people with goals, with dreams.
The world needs you.
Everyone has a specialty or talent, that little spark inside them, that could help make this world a better place.
You decide what success means to you, then do it!
Prudence Hatchett, M.S., M.Ed., NCC, LPC, BC-TMH, ACAS, CCATP, KLSC, is the owner of PH Counseling, LLC and PH Counseling School online.
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