Have you ever discovered the perfect remark after your conversation with a friend? Have you ever had a different perspective on an idea after giving it a second thought?
As life changes, it’s helpful to revisit ideas, beliefs, and habits to assess your current opinions. I tested this out recently with my perspective on success, and I share different beliefs than when I started this blog in 2016.
Success stems from productivity, or at least that’s what I thought. I read books, listened to podcasts, and took courses to learn how to get more done. My self-worth was measured by the length of my schedule. I believed that completing tasks would make me feel complete as a person.
Yet this model never worked, no matter how hard I tried. Even on my most productive days, I was fixated on what went wrong rather than acknowledging what went well.
We all need to get things done, but productivity no longer sits in the driver’s seat. Instead of listening to a listicle, I listen to my own judgment. This shift is not a science; it’s an art of developing a better relationship with the self. Learning your values does not happen overnight, but it’s a valuable experience that changes with you.
I can’t tell you what success means to you, but I can tell you it’s personal and perspectival. It can vary from day to day or person to person, and that’s okay.
What makes you feel good and what is good for you?
How can you pave your best path forward in your life?
What does your inner conscience say?
You can continue to chase the to-dos and hustle through the day, reach your own state of peace and calm, or find another approach. None of these are inherently good, bad, or wrong.
Like a good winter coat, you must find what fits best for you. If you do that, you’ll find your own success. It’s non-transferable, but there is a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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