Success is not the destination, it's the journey, Why?
Happiness and meaning are what truly define success, not the other way around. Success depends on how satisfied and joyful we feel when we reach a goal.
Pursuing a final destination without enjoying the steps along the way usually fails to meet our standards for a fulfilling life; in fact, it often lowers our quality of life.
Being happy and content with your current situation will help you find the success you seek. However, it is your responsibility to create that joy during your journey.
There will be challenges along the way, but they become easier to handle when you do what you love or take charge of overcoming them. External factors can also impact our well-being. If we face outside challenges, having a positive outlook on our life journey will help us stay grounded.
If the idea of achieving success solely through thought seems contradictory, how should we view success? It is about aligning with our goals in a way that brings us happiness. We can celebrate small successes, like cleaning the dishes, as well as larger ones, like finishing a big project.
Finding joy in small wins is important for achieving bigger goals. Sometimes we must tackle tasks that seem tough, but if they lead to good results, they count as successes rather than failures.
Today, many social media ads promote online courses with claims like "get rich in 30 days" or "live your dream life." While these courses can provide knowledge, they often outline a single path to success. It might be more helpful to focus on what we want from life and how our actions can lead us there.
If we achieve wealth in a month by working nonstop at something we dislike, is that really worth it? What does wealth mean in that case? Is it just about money, or does it include lifestyle too?
Success is about understanding our personal desires instead of imitating someone else's journey. Perhaps we don’t need a quick path to riches or a defined dream life; we can create our own definitions and find ways to reach them.
We cannot rely solely on the concept of success because it is too broad. However, if we concentrate on what brings us joy and meaning, we will achieve the success we desire.
Reflecting on why we want to be successful helps us assess our progress and determine if we need to change our approach. If we are focused on outdoing others, we might want to shift our goal to improving ourselves instead.