Success-simply defined as "the accomplishment of an aim or target; the achievement of popularity or profit". For many of us, especially the Type A's of the world (such as myself), the quest for success is a driving force. We construct our lives around the concept. My career, my lifestyle, my education are all focused around this nebulous "prize" that I wanted to achieve. How many times have I deconstructed and reconstructed my life in order to achieve "a dream"? Somehow, I have often found myself feeling as though my dream never measured up. Despite all that I have earned and worked for, it just wasn't enough. Oddly, I realized I was never asking myself the right question. Who defines my success?
Reflecting on life, I realize that what I once used to drive my success is no longer what I see my success as. As I have gotten older, I realize that I am successful, but on my terms, and not those that other place on me. In this episode, I explore the concept of success and how while it can be a motivator-it can also become a noose. It started with a simple Facebook post, that really got me thinking. Hopefully, it will also encourage you to think about success and decide what truly matters most in YOUR life, on YOUR terms.
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