According to Webster’s Dictionary the definition of success is “favorable result, gain.”
Few words, says a lot.
If I based my personal definition of success on the numerous pokes I receive daily to “get rich quick,” “work from home and make millions,” “overnight success guaranteed,” I would say success is defined by how much money we earn, and how quickly it is acquired.
If success is based on the money we earn, does it not require hard work?
A chunk of reality – if success is based on our relationships in life, does it not require caring about people?
Perhaps…just perhaps…we can throw our own the message right back at the pushers, “I got rich today!” Stun them, make them ask how we did it. The answer would be, “Because I treasure people and I worked hard to make a difference!”
There…isn’t that real success? After all, Webster’s definition is “favorable result.”
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Success=favorable result.
Never thought about it so simply.
Yes, I guess I could say I am successful. Atleast in some areas of my life.
Great post, Mary!
I think this is where people often go so wrong in the quest for riches and treasure. True riches and treasure , true prosperity~ rarely means gold, jewels, and money! That is a big ‘secret’ of life often not realized by many until almost too late. Guess you’re rich Mary!
Becky and Kathy, I am rich…you are rich…we are blessed with success!
Favorable results are often more than just financial. It’s the joy of endeavor, and joy given to others by your endeavors.
I think that equals favorable results! 🙂
thank you for letting me know, i am a success and I am rich. It’s not always about the Benjamins and the Jacksons. Not at all. I’m glad I’m in a life that can realize it’s about bring about favorable results.
Cheryl…you just made my afternoon! You are a success!!! Very positive results indeed.