Imagine this: You’re sitting on a comfy chair in your home, sipping on a cup of hot mocha with your dog by your side. You’ve got a fat bank account, and go for holidays abroad at least twice a year. Your career is going strong, and it’s only a matter of days before your boss hands you over that promotion you’ve been working so hard for.
To the rest of the world, you’re as far as one goes when it comes to success. But do money and a career truly define real success? As important as they are, there are other aspects to living a meaningful life – all which we so easily forget in the madness of this constantly revolving world.
So here it is, my take on what it truly means to be a successful person:-
Step 1: Treat the ones who brought you up with love. Your parents sacrificed so much for you for years. Isn’t it about time you took over the reins? Try to make their remaining years the best in their life. :)
Step 2: Keep a savings account, and DON’T touch it. Even a small amount each month adds up to a huge sum by the end of the year. Make it a habit to always have a little something tucked away for emergencies – you never know when you’d need an umbrella when the rain comes pouring. :)
Step 3: Be thankful for everything in your life. Whether or not you believe in God, you’ve been blessed to have all that you have. Ever thought about those who die of starvation in Ethiopia each day? Or those who are forced to work 18 hours a day for a measly $1 daily? Learn to be grateful, and it will teach you to be humble. :)
Step 4: Find a job that you’re happy with, not something that simply pays well but drains the life out of you. A career only begins and develops with the right attitude and drive. What’s the point of earning so much but you struggle to drag yourself to work every morning? :)
Step 5: Help out at a local charity organization. Old folks home, the orphanage, SPCA – anything. If you’re not into giving monetary funds, donate your time instead. Listen to the 89 year-old uncle who rambles on about his days in the army. Volunteer as a cleaner at the dog pound. Your little acts of kindness will do wonders for so many others, and the joy it brings to see them smile is indescribable. :)
Step 6: Meditate. Having some “me” time alone is vital to keep you going. Put on Jim Brickman and sit yourself down. Block out everything and relax your mind. Do it daily for about 20 minutes and you’ll find yourself more able to deal with life’s craziness. :)
Step 7: Don’t forget your friends. It’s easy to simply say “I’m too busy to meet up.” Do it often enough and you’ll lose them one by one by the time you do make time to see them. The last thing you want is to grow old alone. Family is important, but so are friends. :)
Step 8: Smile more. When the promoter helps you find your favourite shade of eye shadow, smile at her and say “Thank you”. If she’s had a bad day, you’d be the one who made all the difference. It doesn’t cost much, yet leaves a huge impact on the ones around you. :)
Step 9: Stay true to yourself. Don’t compromise your beliefs and core values just because it doesn’t seem to fit the situation. All your friends drink but you don’t because you know it’s hazardous to health. Now you’re thinking of starting just so you can fit in and look cool? In the end you’re the one who is going to bed with that bad taste in your mouth and an even worse feeling in your gut – because you realize that you’ve forgotten who you are in the whirlwind of events around you. :)
Step 10: Be courteous. Respect can never be bought – it’s always earned. For one to respect you, you must first treat one with respect. Never forget to say“Thank you”, “Please” and “I’m sorry”, and you’ll go far in life. Being successful doesn’t mean that you’ve got all the money and power in the world. It’s about how you’ve lived your life with no regrets. :)
~Ashley Greig~
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