“Success is about making your life a special kind of unique that fits who you are – not what other people want you to be” – Mark Cuban
This might be one of the greatest definitions of success I have ever heard. I often struggle with the word success. Not only in terms of how I measure and define my own success but also how others will judge my success, or failure for that matter. Not that I look to others to justify or qualify my success, but I often find myself wondering if people will read and consume my content. Will they buy my book, if I ever get around to finishing it? Will they hire me as consultant or coach?
The simple question there is to ask will people deem me successful enough to become a client, follower, or fan. I am obviously not a celebrity chef or founder of a fortune 500 company. I am simply the entrepreneur next door that has quietly started and run a handful of businesses for more than two decades. Is that enough? Will the simple fact that publishing a book, assuming aging that I get around to it, be enough to whisper “success” the in the ears of prospects?
Many people define success by something that is easily quantified. How much money have they made? How many tangible assets do they have? The reality is it doesn’t matter how much you make, it’s how much you get to keep! I am not broke, but I am not super rich either. I have a nice home and drive a nice truck, that’s about it. I am not into fancy clothes or jewelry and I buy most of my clothes on sale. I usually have one or two pairs of brand new shoes in my closet because I try to buy them when they are on sale or during buy on get one specials. That said, I do love watches, although my most expensive is probably around $200. One day when I feel like treating myself, I will pick out a watch I really like and buy it regardless of the price tag.
The point is that we all have the privilege to define our own success. We get to personally decide what success means for us. I have been my own boss for over twenty years now. I have started or have helped start many businesses. Many have crashed and burned, some are still in their infancy, while others are still plugging away. The reality is, it only takes one. I have gained a level of freedom and flexibility in my life and that is what I call success. I am able to work, and do the things I love to do, mostly, when I want to do them.
Success is being happy and living life on the “unique” terms you define. Thanks Mark!
Talk Soon,
Kevin W.
@Leap272
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