What does sucess means to you?

I remember where I was back in 2017. I was primarily making money from my business, with no other real income. I was currently looking for a job to supplement my income. I was not really struggling at that time, as I had saved quite a bit of money. Fast forward to 2026. I have multiple streams of income. I now make more money, but I'm struggling more. Living in a big city like New York, life is expensive. I know if I lived in a different place, I would be doing okay. I look at my current situation and think I'm not a success. That I'm a failure.

I have been listening to a lot of billionaires and millionaires. They all mention it is important to read. So I have started back on my reading. Similarly, I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos. I look at a lot of entrepreneurs. Some who are billionaires. Which is what often makes me feel like a failure. Also, scrolling through social media and seeing all those different posts about people with a seemingly much better life than me, not to mention all the Ads claiming you can be making thousands of dollars with this simple system. We are constantly bombarded with what success looks like. About where we should be in our lives. That is why so many give up prematurely. We think we are not succeeding and that what is the point anyway.

The point is we should all count on our little successes, not just the big wins. For example, you have consistently been reading books to help better your mindset. That is a small win that helps you grow. By patting yourself on the back, you are building the self-esteem that will help you grow your business. Which will inevitably help you grow your wealth. Wealth, by default, takes time to build; it requires smart investments and smarter time management. The wealthy people never exchange time for money. They make their money work for them. In closing, believe in yourself. Always define your own success. Never give up; you are perfectly imperfect, and that is beautiful, truly madly deeply. Take care of yourself and be well.