In this business section, I would actually like to discuss what is success? What makes one successful?:
• To laugh often and much?
• To win the respect of people and the affection of children?
• To earn appreciation of honest critics?
• To endure the betrayal of right or false friends?
• To appreciate beauty?
• To find the best in others?
• To leave the world a bit better, whether by a child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition?
• Or like like Ralph Waldo Emerson said - to know even one life breathed easier because you have lived?
It is hard to define it, but what is it not?
• Success is not who you know (haha – Linked In or Xing might argue this point different!)
• Success is not where you go!
• Success is not what you own
For none of the above mentioned can be the true measure of personal success. I think that success can maybe be defined as:
• Ongoing process of striving to become more.
• It is the opportunity to continue to grow emotionally, socially, spiritually, physiologically,
• Intellectually and financially, while contributing in some positive way to others as well.
So success is not something static,therefore if you are on the road of success it is always under construction… it is a progressive course, not an end to be reached.
Before I close of, I would like to share what I believe to be some of the common thread of successful people... power!!!
If you use it right, the ultimate power is the ability to produce results you desire most, and create value for others in the process.
Best regards
Mark von Rosing
