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Aaron Marino of alpha. says that Webster’s definition of success sucks! Success, according to Webster, is achieving wealth, respect, or fame. Alpha says this is why so many us feel like failures because we don’t live up to arbitrary set of success standards. What does success look like to you? You are the only one that can define what sucess looks like to you.
Is winning success… is it the goal? Alpha thought this is what success is supposed to look like. He always felt like a failure because he didn’t measure up to the wealth, power, or fame. He thought this is what it meant to be successful – think about magazines and TV! Alpha realized he doesn’t care about these things. Why did he tie his feelings of success to these things? He realized this is not success, and weight was lifted off of his shoulders.
Alpha says that success is doing something that he loves. He touches people – the communicates and reciprocates the love. Financial success means that he doesn’t worry about money – living without worry about making it paycheck to paycheck and living modestly. Emotional success means being in touch with his feelings and emotions with solid character and confidence.
Take the time to figure out what success means to you.The first step is to throw out preconceived notions from everywhere. Start blank – blank slate. Perhaps success is living on the beach, being a dad… it’s up to you. Don’t let anyone dictate what it makes you feel fulfilled and happy. Figure it out and then focus daily on what makes you feel whole and success. Once you figure it out, it’s a gift and you’ll be amazed at how successful you’ll become!
