The Secret of My Success - Intro

just a little rambling this morning....

Success means different things to different people - as it should. Some people define their success by the amount of money they have. Some people define success by their "social standing" and the esteem with which they are regarded by others. Some people define their success by who their "friends" are (everybody wants to be your friend when they think they can get something from you). Some people define their success by some other internal barometer, one that has nothing to do with the opinions or expectations of others (though I question that because I constantly see people looking for validation, adulation, etc. from others. not mad at that (and been guilty of it myself) but it belies the importance the individual places on the opinions of others).

My life hasn't been easy (still not for that matter). I've experienced enough life to make several Lifetime Movies (replete with cheesy music and commercials for HRT drugs). Lately, I find myself frustrated as I continue to come upon stumbling blocks that make it more difficult for me to progress toward my goals. But note, I said "more difficult", not that they prevent me *tapping side of head* Mind over matter and the power of positive thinking.

But when I sit down and really, really, REALLY think about it, I've conquered odds that people never thought I would. I've made sacrifices that made my goals secondary to the goals others. Despite the past, I've chosen to not become hard and jaded when dealing with others. I say it all the time - it's the experiences we have that make us the people that we are. There is a blessing in every lesson, even though neither may be immediately apparent. But we have to keep pushing on.

So to my point about "success" - There are a number of things about myself that are not as I would like them to be right now. But I'm working on it. The course has been corrected and all good things will come in God's time. But there are so many things that so far surpass what I thought they would be (my self-confidence, my children, my marriage) that I know I have much for which to be grateful.

I'll be back later to talk about MY critical success factors..................