"We do today what they won't so tomorrow we can accomplish what they can't."
What truly separates the successful from the unsuccessful? Is it circumstance? Or financial stablility? Having every resource at your disposal? I'll give you a hint, it's none of the above. Before we dive further into the subject of sucess, I think we should first define what "success" actually means.
Success is defined as "the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like," by Dictionary.com. Our society is obsessed with status. We like name brands, lofty titles, big shiny trophies, six figure salaries, and th attention that comes with being "successful." In short, our society is geared toward money which in turn leads to consumerism. But this isn't a lesson on economics (cause I flunked that class and because it's boring as hell).
This blog entry isn't even a lesson. What I hope to do is get you to think about success differently, in a more introspective way. Yes, I know that's a big word for a little guy like me to use, but really I don't think this should be hard to do. Like I said befoe, our society's view of success is entirely based on the financial side. We need to throw that out the door right now. Six figure salaries, lofty titles, and shiny trophies are not components of success, they are the results of success. Success is not a static idea, it changes as you do. It's a very fluid ideal that continues to evolve as you grow as a human being. So if success is continually changing, why should we keep it confined to titles, trophies, and financials? We need to change with our successes or we become like stagnant water, at a complete standstill. What I am getting at here is simple. If a goal is reached, then you've successfully completed a task, correct? Then why set the same goal again? Wouldn't you want to challenge yourself and raise the bar higher each time you've reached your goals?
Okay now that I've totally side tracked myself, let's jump back on the train of concentration and back to the task at hand. So what separates the successful fom the unsuccessful? I honestly don't think its money, trophies, or a pre-destined fate. I believe the difference is in the mental makeup of a person. The mental side of a person determines how successful a person will become ... or will not become. I know this is a very black and white, pro and con, ying and yang way of looking at a subject that has so many other colors, faucets to it but for sake of argument (and making this a damn college thesis paper) I'm going to keep it simple.
Success doesn't happen overnight. You have to work at it. Whatever you want to be successful at, the work has to be put in. Blood, sweat, and tears have to go into your succcess. There isn't a soul walking this earth who is successful who would tell you differently. You need to put in the long, hard days. You need to pick up those 50's and do one more rep. You have to want it so badly, that nothing will stop you. Essentially what I am saying here is that success is directly linked to determination, drive, and willpower. Those three qualities can make or break a person pretty quickly. If you don't show those qualities, then I don't think you'll be successful at accomplishing your goals. Having the fortitude to push on through hard times is an enduring quality we all should aspire to acquire. A person's mettle isn't tested in times of prosperity, it's tested in times of strife.
We all want to be succesful and become rewarded with six figure salaries and shiny trophies. But are you willing to put in the hard work to get there? Are you willing to ignore the pain and push foward? I hope you are, because if not, then you'll have a case full of empty space and dust.
"There is no chance, destiny, fate … that can control the firm resolve of a determined soul."
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