Signs You’re Successful—Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It

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If you’re ambitious, you’re bound to feel like a failure from time to time. Lofty goals lead to inevitable moments when you aren’t yet living up to your expectations.

We live in a world that reinforces this feeling. Though most people won’t admit it—other than the guy with the ‘He who dies with the most toys wins’ bumper sticker—in the back of our minds, we equate material possessions with success.

It’s a shame we fall prey to materialistic thinking because we certainly know better. A study by Strayer University found that 90% of Americans believe happiness is a bigger indicator of success than power, possessions, or prestige. Digging a little deeper, 67% defined success as “good relationships with friends and family,” and 60% said it is loving what you do for a living. Only 20% stated that monetary wealth determines success.

But saying and doing are two very different things.

When it comes to success, our eyes often lead us astray. It’s hard not to feel like the most successful people are those with the biggest houses, the most expensive cars, and the most influential friends. Regardless of what you achieve, there’s always someone with more, and this can make you feel like you’re losing. The problem isn’t your lack of toys; it’s believing that toys indicate true success.

Real success is about who you are and how far you’ve come.

You’re no longer the center of the universe.

You stay positive.

You know that failure isn’t forever.

You keep things in perspective.

You ask for help when you need it.

You realize that life isn’t a zero-sum game.

You can tell the difference between drama and excitement.

You no longer care what other people think.

You accept what you can’t change and change what you can.

Bringing It All Together
There’s no sense in feeling like a failure just because you think you should have a better job, a bigger house, or a nicer car. Real success comes from the inside, and it’s completely independent of circumstance.

What are some other indicators of true success? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below as I learn just as much from you as you do from me.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/signs-youre-successfuleven-doesnt-feel-like-dr-travis-bradberry


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[J0E]

Hmm m. This is insightful.
It's all about perspective. And having the right perspective leads to greater satisfaction in life. It leads to contentment and joy. My 1 cent.