"Success is a consequence". Of what?

Infinite books teach us "how to become successful". Steps are carefully outlined and explained. Living proofs are provided, along with glowing testimonials.

For those of us who have yet to reach that pinnacle called 'success', we probably, and continually, ask ourselves why not? Is it our fault? Are we not gifted, talented, knowledgeable, or savvy enough?

For a moment, would it help if, instead of asking: how will i succeed? Or, why am i such a failure? We turn to ask "Why am I such a smashing, raging, huge success?

A long time ago, I read that the sum total of our lives today are simply answers. What we need do is remember the questions.

What if, in the past, all we ever asked ourselves was a constant barrage, repetition, and variation, of: "why am i so stupid, unlucky, unfortunate, a failure? And what if, today, just might be our answer? Yuck!

I dunno if this makes any sense.

But I also came across a line that says "success is not a destination, or end goal. Rather, it is a consequence, a byproduct of the love, attention, dedication and devotion we lavish upon our work, whatever form it takes.

"There is a difference between being interested and being committed"

Which one are we?

Most days, I still catch myself adrift; forgetful of the lessons; lazy enough not to write. I have excellent excuses. Until monthly renewal date.

So here's another (bit longish) quote to pin on my forehead for those, oh so flimsy, excuse-filled moments:

"The act of discovering who we are will force us to accept that we can go further than we think. And that frightens us. Best not to take the risk. We can always say: "I didn't do what I should have done because they wouldn't let me."

That feels more comfortable. Safer. And, at the same time, it's tantamount to renouncing your own life.

Woe to those who prefer to spend their lives saying: "I never had any opportunities!"_Paulo Coelho

Best of success to everyone!