If you think you’re already a failure just because of the undesirable situation you’re currently in, then you don’t entirely understand what success truly means.
Do you even know what success is?
For some, it could mean having a promising career. For some, it’s being respected and admired. For some, it’s about having all the riches in the world. Yet, for some, it could just mean going to bed each night with a peaceful mind.
So, what’s your definition of success?
Indeed, there are a lot of people who are wealthy but are depressed and sorrowful. Yet some poverty-stricken people are so full of life.
Now, you might be asking – what’s in it for me to realize?
Well, here it is…
They are living proof that success never equals earthly riches.
Because nowadays, people often associate success with wealth, status, and other material possessions.
But in this highly complex world where success is usually misdefined, have you at least wondered what is exactly true?
The fact is success differs depending on the person. Who you are might be the defined success of other people. And what other people have could be the success you constantly desire.
You have to understand that success isn’t having everything you wished for. Acknowledge the painful truth that you can never have it all.
BUT you can always…
Be that someone you’ve needed to be despite the mistakes.
Achieve the highest version of yourself despite the circumstances.
And finally, have the things that matter to you the most, even when it seems impossible at first.
Yes, success can have different meanings. But to understand what success truly means, you need to reflect on these…
Success is your endeavor.
Success can be anything you have set your mind, heart, and soul into. It is something you plan to attain that involves great determination, enormous effort, and a big chunk of fun.
But not only that. Because this also means that whatever the result is, win or lose, as long as you did your best and what you can, success is achieved already.
Success is an endeavor only you can envision. It’s something only you can see. And even if you fail to obtain it, considering a lot of attempts, never call it a failure. Failure only happens when you refuse to try again, even if you still can.
So as long as you’re breathing, never give up on your endeavor for success will meet you there.
Success is your character.
What is success when you get what you want but lose what you need?
Your character is everything, and you need it to succeed in anything. When the going gets tough, your character reveals who you are.
That’s why you notice most people behave differently when they are at the top of the world versus when they hit rock bottom. Probably because when you become successful at something, you would have changed a lot due to the hardships you encountered.
But make sure you’ll become a better version of yourself. Your personality always prevails, from how you’d simply treat people to how you’d act when you’re already successful.
So when your character is at its best, even when you’re still struggling to achieve your goals, you can still consider yourself successful.
Always remember, your truest personality can be seen during tough times and will be amplified when you arrive on top.
Success is your intention.
What’s your “why?”
All people do have goals, but only successful people act on their goals.
A goal is nothing without intention. And a reason why many fail is due to the fact that they have goals but don’t intend to achieve their goals by taking action.
Yes, failures can be hard to accept, but if you don’t act because you’re afraid to fail, then you’ve failed badly already.
Success is something you aim to achieve no matter what and how it looks like. Your goal becomes your focus, and your intention to achieve your goal is what will let you succeed.
Success is your impact.
Like it or not, we’ll all leave this world anytime soon. And you know that we all have our roles to play, so you’ve got to do yours before that happens.
The world doesn’t only revolve around you, so you need to note that success isn’t just about yourself but about sharing your journey with others.
The important thing there is?
Impact.
How you influence other people’s lives is as much crucial as living your own life. No matter how big or small your contribution is on this planet, when you can inspire and empower others to better themselves is already a success.
What is success if you’re at the peak of a mountain, yet everyone around you doesn’t even know how to climb?
As they say, you won’t lose your flame by lighting up other candles. It only means that you’re showing them how you’ve managed to climb up despite the difficult way up.
That’s why every single time you do that to someone, it’s like leaving footprints for them to follow. So whatever you’re up to, leave your mark.
Final Takeaway
Generally, success can literally mean anything to anyone.
But if you have a wrong definition of failure, you might have an incorrect definition of success.
Success isn’t always being in your desirable situation but being the person you’d strive for and desire to be. After all, the most important thing in your journey is to grow as an individual and be a real human.
Surely, you will be vulnerable to mistakes and errors. You will experience disappointments and setbacks. You will face failures and losses. And all of these will become part of your amazing journey toward success.
But keep your hopes high, and don’t stop until you get your definition of success. Don’t forget it’s always easier to give up, which is why only a few people succeed.
And though it is inevitable to look at success differently, just be guided by the significant reflections mentioned above. Only then will you know and learn the true essence of success.
