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Newsflash: Success is not measurable, nor is it an end destination
Let’s face it — we live in a culture that is obsessed with success. Now, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, because as business owners, the desire to be successful is what drives us to learn, to take risks, and grow, right?
But when we define success solely by how much money we have in the bank, how many degrees we have hanging on the wall, or how many followers we have on social media, then “success” is impossible to achieve because we are culturally programmed to want more, and more, and more.
There’s a quote I love from John D. Rockefeller, America’s first billionaire, that says “If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it.” And that couldn’t be more true.
That’s why it is incredibly important to define what success means to you beyond what is visible for everyone to see — and when you do, you’ll be so much more fulfilled as a business owner, and as a human being.
I get it — it’s easy to get caught up in money and fame. But I’m here to tell you, sweet friend, that success is not measurable, nor is it an end destination. I can guarantee that when you define success according to your values, you will find more joy in life than you ever could have imagined — I know I have!
In this episode, I share my journey of defining success on my own terms, and how it has greatly impacted my life. I also share some different ways that you can go about defining success that you probably have never considered.I promise, after listening to this episode, you will feel — and truly believe — that you are incredibly successful.
Here’s a glance at this episode…
- [03:38] All entrepreneurs want to feel successful. They want to feel like it's all worth it and that they made the right decision. Success is what drives us everyday.
- [04:20] The first time I felt successful as a business owner was when I heard about someone who used my Facebook marketing plan and absolutely loved it!
- [06:12] It's important to determine what success means to you. Don't get caught up in the number of subscribers you have or the amount of money you make. Success could be being home for dinner with your family.
- [10:10] Spend some time in your next journaling session defining what success looks like to you. Think of five things that have nothing to do with money.
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