How Do You Measure Success?

byJenell44

2.1K followers

2 years ago

I was feeling a little low in spirits today. Not for any particular reason, other than I have been unable to spend much time on building my business over the past couple of weeks.

Oh yes, I've written one or two blog posts - not enough! This is largely due to my other responsibilities as President of Charlotte Players Community Theater taking up a considerable amount of my time.

This led me to asking myself about success. What does it mean for me? Is it about earning lots of money with my online business? Or are there other things that make me successful?

Then, the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson found their way back into my thoughts:

To laugh often and much; to win the respect

of intelligent people and affection of children;

to earn the appreciation of honest critics

and endure the betrayal of false friends;

to appreciate beauty, to find the best in

others; to leave the world a bit better,

whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or

a redeemed social condition; to know

even one life has breathed easier because

you have lived

This is to have succeeded.

I am, thus reminded that success is not about money at all. It is about how we live our lives, how we interact with others, how we make a difference.

I feel much better now, knowing that I am a successful person already. Any wealth I acquire from my business will be a bonus.

How Do You Measure Success?

Best wishes,

Jenni