Success is defined by dictionaries as accomplishment of one’s goals; the attainment of wealth, position, honors, status or the like. But then again, is there truly a measure of success? Are there parameters that exist which may serve as a framework to the pursuit of one’s success?
It is a human predisposition to gauge accomplishments by the flaws in life they have overcome. It is the reason why faults and weaknesses are “magnified” because it is seen as obstacles rather than building blocks that should otherwise strengthen one’s resolve and purpose.
“Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses."
~ Marilyn vos Savant
We are quick to succumb to dejection and hopelessness whenever we are faced with negative situations that impede our momentum towards attaining our objectives in life. It is with this reaction with our flaws that often elicit false reasoning and mediocrity for our actions and therefore causing failures and ultimately, regrets.
It would take a very strong resolve for one to see failures and weaknesses in a different light much more accept it as a constructive element towards achieving one’s goal. Let’s face it, we often see faults and failures as bad signs or omen, that which grips our motivation and resolve at the point of contact. But we cannot eliminate it. We can never exclude it. To err is human. The best thing we can do is integrate it in our daily living and cultivate our strength with our weaknesses in mind.
According to Ed Smith, Author of the book 60 Seconds to Success, one has to practice success daily if they want to really succeed. He outlined that first you have to “decide what success is to you and never leave happiness out” with your definition. He then advised to “turn that into a plan, and then turn it into a goal. He also instructed to write those plans down for it is “more powerful” that way. Start and end your day with a positive note and work with what you have to attain it. He also guided that we should spend 3 minutes of gratitude in prayer every day.
Bottom Line: Success is not gauged by how wealthy, how powerful and how influential a person is. Neither is it appraised with the least of trials or failures. It should manifest with one’s happiness and sense of fulfillment; with gratitude, love and self-worth. For it is with positivity that it should thrive and with gratitude and not pride that it should be empowered with.
Sohail Pirzada E-mail: info@HomesBySohail.com
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