They say success leaves clues, but for you the trail has run cold. Or has it?
Join GenuLines for this investigation into ways your success might be hiding from you in plain sight.
The Many Shades And Flavors Of Success
Webster’s dictionary defines success as…
a: degree or measure of succeeding
b: favorable or desired outcome.
also : the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence
Have you ever stopped to think about how successful you are? For some reason we tend to look at success as it pertains to work and money.
But what about all the other successes that we achieve throughout our lifetimes?
Consider one part of the Webster definition above, favorable or desired outcome. Now realize that you’ve no doubt had lots of little successes that you’ve overlooked.
This could be finishing a report at work, or a school paper. Did your husband send you flowers for no special reason?
Did your child say she loves you because you’re the best mom? These are all favorable outcomes that result from our own efforts.
Effort And Achievement
Whenever you put effort into something you achieve, consider it a success. We don’t have to build a Bill Gates empire to consider ourselves successful.
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau
How about personal success? Consider for a moment how you live your life.
Do you take good care of yourself? If so, you’ve experienced another great success that eludes many people.
How many times a day or a week do you actually succeed without even thinking or planning to do so? It’s who you are.
You might even say that being who you are makes for success in its own right.
For example, a good friend needs help and you drop everything to be there. Color this a success.
What’s better than being there for the people we care about?
Acknowledgement
I’ll bet there are achievements in your week that you don’t notice. Why is that?
Wouldn’t it boost your emotional and psychological wellness to do so? Sure, it would.
Sometimes we miss the big picture. Those every day successes are some of our biggest.
It’s time to stand up and take notice of all that you do, every single day that makes you a success. Consider all the different shades and flavors of success in your own life, and celebrate them!
The Many Shades And Flavors Of Success
*Setting and following through on a fitness plan
*Being a loving and supportive parent
*Raising responsible kids• Eating healthy
*Taking good care of your mind, body and spirit
*Being a good friend
*Looking out for an elderly neighbor
*Taking good care of your family
*Being a responsible citizen
*Being a good friend
*Working a full time job and still coming home to cook dinner and do homework with kids
*Forgiving someone that wronged you
*Introducing a friend to her future husband
*Being honest when it’s hard to do so
*Saying sorry when it’s hard to do so
*Being your real self and living an authentic life
*Sticking with goals you set
*Giving your time and being of service
These are a few examples of the many shades and flavors of success.
Final Thoughts
Next time you consider whether you’ve succeeded in your own life, realize that big dreams and long-term goals are great. But there are many shades and flavors of success, and they all have value and meaning.
JohnK 8-15-2022
Overheard: “Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” ~John Wooden
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