Everyone has an answer to the question, what does it take to be a success? Industries of every kind are making billions of dollars guaranteeing that theirs is the only right answer. Perhaps they are all correct - perhaps none of them are. Before investing any more money or time on someone else's answer, consider the following:
How do you define and measure success?
Is your definition of success actually yours? If not, when did you adopt it and why?
How much of your self worth is attached to or defined by success?
The journey into these answers can easily surpass the business world, delving into philosophical and even spiritual considerations. Each question can raise several more. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to have an honest internal dialogue and clarify whether or not the 'key' you plan to use is for your 'door.'
- Shelley Steele