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What is your definition of success?
1. Do you dream of success?
OR
2. Do you wake up every morning and make things happen?
How would you define success?
What have you tried in the past that worked for you, e.g., networking, being well prepared, having clear goals, having daily routines, etc.?
What challenges are you still facing that come in the way of you being successful, i.e., getting your dream job, working for a company that shares your values, spending quality time, etc.?
KimmieFHReach your goals through positive connections
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07/17/20 at 7:46PM UTC (Edited)
Strictly defined, success is meeting your desired aim, so I'm not sure I could define someone else as successful or not (at least without knowing that person's aspirations). But if I defined it in my eyes..
I know a Sr. VP who probably views themselves as very successful, however, I would not find myself successful in their shoes. Their home life is shallow and raising a rude child, they alienate many friends and their actions at work have short-term positive effects but long-term is damaging to the entire brand.
To me personally, my definition of success is anytime I have a positive impact on another life -or- positive impact on myself without negative implications on others. The longer-term that impact, the more successful I am. Money/Status are resources to comfortably do so both externally and within my own family. I don't love a lot of quotes, but I live pretty much by the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!"
So yes, you don't have to have a title to have success, but conversely, you don't have to have success to have a title. If you are a CEO but fail to put any good into the world, what are you succeeding at exactly?
Loubna Erraji, PhD, ACCGET UNSTUCK & UNLOCK YOUR DREAM CAREER.
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07/20/20 at 2:52PM UTC
Kimmie,
This is a great perspective. Thank you for sharing!
Boopsa
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07/17/20 at 4:09PM UTC
I am sure anyone would agree that having a Senior, Chief, Director, VP, etc. part of your job title is considered success as it comes with a package. We can assume it offers great pay and a prestige opportunity. But is it really success in everyone's eyes? I think if you worked up the chain ladder and you really got there by your own merits then, yes. But one can be successful and not have a big title. Big titles often come with a prize you have to pay or play. Like work politics and not rocking the boat if you disagree. Definitely networking goes a long way as well as being prepare and having clear goals. But at times other things like discrimination and or favoritism can get in the way of your success. I am looking forward on seen what others think and feel.
Loubna Erraji, PhD, ACCGET UNSTUCK & UNLOCK YOUR DREAM CAREER.
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07/17/20 at 6:07PM UTC
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You're right; success is not defined only by a title, or at least not everyone has the same definition of success. Some people define success only by the job they have. We have a life and we have to take into account different aspects of it: career, social, health & wellness, emotional being, etc.
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