TRUE SUCCESS

As a travel to speak to aspiring young leaders, those wanting to change their lives and others who want to succeed in life, the question always comes up “What can I do to become successful?” Many ask this question with a glaze in their eyes, expecting a one or two word reply from me. Than they are quickly let down when I reply “100 or so things.”

Now obviously it doesn’t take 100 things to become successful, but the idea is that it does take more than one thing to experience, maintain and die successful. On my continued journey of success and my study of success, I have found that there are some core elements to success. I have also noticed that lasting success is an ever going refining process.

The subject of success is very subjective, because the word conjures and elicits various definitions. Some say success is spiritual awakening; others say it is a monetary dimension, while some maintain that having good health is success.

I would like to agree with all and at the same time not limit myself to just these few areas, but rather broaden my perspective and say success is “Total Fulfillment In All Areas of Life.” This definition tells me that I am not limited to pursuing just one area, but all areas of my life.

See the richest man monetarily speaking, would trade his money for good health in a heart beat, but generally speaking a healthy person would not trade good health for any amount of money. So our desire should be to reach a balance in life.

Many people in pursuit of economic success usually become bankrupt in their health or family lives. Ignoring the balance factor of success will lead you to ultimate failure in life. I don’t want to be a health guru and be an awful father, there has to be a balance.

So, to obtain “Total Fulfillment In All Areas of Life.” You must be willing to development in various areas. For some being a father may come natural to you, maybe because you had a great father as an example. For others handling money may come easy because of certain training you have acquired.

Real success is not achieved over night it is a life long pursuit of refining yourself. You may find yourself pretty good in the home, but a poor employee. A great mom, but have poor eating habits. There will always be areas that we are working on if we want to truly be successful.

Our goal in being successful should always be to reach “Total Fulfillment In All Areas of Life.”