Success: The Importance and Value
The importance of success cannot be overstated!
Whatever you definition of success is, you owe it to yourself to work as hard as you can to achieve it. If you decide that success is working 9 to 5 and spending as much time with your family as possible then that is something you need to work towards.
If success is amassing great wealth then that is what you should work towards.
If generating a large income and massive wealth but on your own terms – that is what you should work towards.
The point here is that the definition of success is diferent for everybody but what many peeple do not realize is that there are opportunity cost associated with each definition.
It all comes down to what you want.
To me success is defined by my explaination on BlueSky Brothers, LLC website. There I state what success means to me…
Here is what I believe success is: "Making Money Doing The Things I love While Being an Active Participant in My Children’s Lives. I work from home, I determine my own hours and I get to decide what new business ideas I pursue."
See, success is only truly achieved if it meets all of your needs and you give back. Not too long ago I did not understand that.
And I think my family and I paid the price.
I’ve made a lot of money but as soon as I make it it is gone. That is not success.
I don’t need a massive home, I don’t need all the toys. For some this is a necessity and that’s ok. But to me at this point in my life, having peace of mind, a comfortable life and the ability to give back is important.
Recently, I started giving back and it feels good and provides some purpose. Listen, I’m not saying you should forgo all the the toys if that is what you want but you should make sure you provide a means to give back.
…and in the end, you’ll have greater wealth.
So, for me, moving forward, I’ll make sure that I provide for the less fortunate because I am fortunate. I have a great family, I have a great home, I have great friends so I have a lot to be thankful for. This realism needs to be recognized.
That is why I want to be a better person and help. I’m not perfect and the lord knows that I am a "work in progress." But over time I will get better and be able to focus my energy on what is truly important to me.
So be successful and enjoy success. But remmeber the less fortunate.
Greg "
Conecting People – Changing Lives"
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