Success is always self-defined. The term means different things to different people. Just make sure you put the right ingredients in so what you do ultimately achieve means something to you.
Supporting Idea
What does success mean to you?
- In the mob, success is generally determined primarily by the accumulation of wealth and the attainment of a position of power within the organization.
- For most companies, success is determined by the bottom-line profits. The more profit a business generates, the greater its measure of success.
- In the dictionary, success is defined as "the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors."
- Kind Solomon defined success this way: "He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor."
- Machiavelli's definition of success: "A prince ought, above all things, always to endeavor to gain for himself the reputation of being a great and honorable man."
Key Thoughts
Michael Franzese: "All the money in the world isn't of any benefit if you don't take time to enjoye it."
