What does it truly mean to be successful? Should we align our interpretation with how others perceive it?
The realization and acceptance of your own interpretation of success is essential for you to become successful in every aspect of your life. So, what do you mean by this? You and no one else should decide your own interpretation of success. This is key to finding true happiness and contentment in life. Many have actually relied on the success of others thinking that this is the very definition of success and that they should copy or replicate their lifestyle to enjoy the same achievement. This kind of thinking will surely disappoint you in the end.
Is success measurable by how much money you've made?
In my own opinion No. I truly believe, like what elders or those who have gone before us used to say, Money is not everything. Money should never be your priority or the main ingredient that will motivate you to work your best. You must do things because you love doing them. It should be your passion and not simply an outlet to make some money. If you love what you do then it won't seem like work at all. Family or relationships should be your priority. Many may disapprove but in the end, you'll have to agree that when we die, you don't get to carry your millions with you. But having great relationships makes us feel better and inspired in life. It helps motivate us in a positive way that allows us to be the best that we can be.
So, does it mean that money is not important at all?
No. Money is still important for us to survive in this world. However, we must be responsible enough to save our earnings as much as we can. In the past, I used to dream of being wealthy and being capable of buying anything I wanted, but as I've grown older I've realized that this never made me happy. The happiness I felt was fleeting and never filled the void I felt deep down. I was unhappy because I realized that I was weak back then. I succumbed to temptation by spending a lot of money on things that didn't really matter. But I'm still grateful in a way because I've learned from my mistakes and have finally succeeded in conquering the dreaded shopaholic mindset. When you save enough, you'll have peace of mind. If you encounter challenges like emergencies, job loss, etc. you wouldn't feel the need to panic and ask money from relatives just because you failed to work on your savings.
Why do relationships matter?
Like I said, relationships matter, a lot! It makes us feel better if we know that our kids or love ones appreciate us because we have time for them. If you focus all your time and energy with work and disregard your family, what do you think will happen? You will probably miss out on your kids growing up or worse, lose your family. Are you prepared for such risk? If this doesn't matter to you at all because you think money is more important, really? Do you truly believe that? You must maintain balance in work and personal life to realize true happiness. This is the only way for us to survive and be truly happy.
Success doesn't really need to be complicated. It's not simply having the highest paid job in the world but by having successful relationships with our love ones or family as well. If you have these two factors then you definitely deserve a pat in the back!
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