How Do You Define Success?
"Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire." ~Arnold H. Glasow
This really is a great quote. Not only is it interesting but also inspiring.
One of the truths that I find most frustrating as a teacher and a coach is that many people think that success, in whatever area of endeavor they are currently striving, is somewhat like winning the lottery. In fact, it certainly seems from the evidence that they in fact believe that success is even much more random because they aren't even buying a ticket. They are simply passively waiting.
Many people want things--they desire to be rich, they want to be at the top of their profession, they want a successful marriage, they desire to raise great kids, they want to be respected in their community, and so on. But what do they do to accomplish this success? Are they working both hard and smart toward their financial goals and living frugally while they do so? Are they regularly learning and striving at their job? Are they expressing their spouse love, consideration, understanding, and generosity? Are they spending time with their children both modeling how to become a great individual and being generous with their love and understanding? Are they regularly proving themselves an asset within their community by being a great neighbor in each and every sense of the word?
We all know that we should accomplish these tasks as I set them out to achieve success in these aspects. Probably I missed something as well. I am barely an example of success in every area. Although my marriage is in fairly great shape, I know I could definitely put more into it. I believe I have a great kid but know well my failings as a mother. I contribute to my community but no where near the level that I could or should.
How do you define success?
Is it money, career, love, marriage, family, friendship, respect, community?
For me, success is primarily about love. How many lives do I touch with mine? How many hearts? Who has been transformed by my existence in a positive way? I hope that individuals judge me as a great individual and that if I died tomorrow that there would be great mourning.
If we truly want this success then we will set ourselves on fire. We will not wait for spontaneous combustion.
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This really is a great quote. Not only is it interesting but also inspiring.
One of the truths that I find most frustrating as a teacher and a coach is that many people think that success, in whatever area of endeavor they are currently striving, is somewhat like winning the lottery. In fact, it certainly seems from the evidence that they in fact believe that success is even much more random because they aren't even buying a ticket. They are simply passively waiting.
Many people want things--they desire to be rich, they want to be at the top of their profession, they want a successful marriage, they desire to raise great kids, they want to be respected in their community, and so on. But what do they do to accomplish this success? Are they working both hard and smart toward their financial goals and living frugally while they do so? Are they regularly learning and striving at their job? Are they expressing their spouse love, consideration, understanding, and generosity? Are they spending time with their children both modeling how to become a great individual and being generous with their love and understanding? Are they regularly proving themselves an asset within their community by being a great neighbor in each and every sense of the word?
We all know that we should accomplish these tasks as I set them out to achieve success in these aspects. Probably I missed something as well. I am barely an example of success in every area. Although my marriage is in fairly great shape, I know I could definitely put more into it. I believe I have a great kid but know well my failings as a mother. I contribute to my community but no where near the level that I could or should.
How do you define success?
Is it money, career, love, marriage, family, friendship, respect, community?
For me, success is primarily about love. How many lives do I touch with mine? How many hearts? Who has been transformed by my existence in a positive way? I hope that individuals judge me as a great individual and that if I died tomorrow that there would be great mourning.
If we truly want this success then we will set ourselves on fire. We will not wait for spontaneous combustion.
If you want to know more about topic, you might want to check out a great read I found online. Go here: Hot Celebrities
More Hot Celebrities here!
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