Sources of Success
People always wonder what makes someone successful. I think about it all the time.
What separates the successful from the unsuccessful?
The answer is actually quite simple: it’s all about motivation and determination. Those who want it the most and are willing to stick to it for as long as it takes will eventually win. Most people will settle for second best or the “backup plan.” It’s not that any goal is impossible, it’s just about how long a person is willing to pursue it and how hard. We’re trained as kids to think that if we follow this road map of success we’ll become rich and famous (go to school, get good grades, go to college, get a good job). Those of us who’ve been slapped with reality came to the realization that this is simply not true. All of the sudden, when people step out into the real world they find themselves lost.
You have to ask yourself, what is it that you really want? Money, family, love, power, or nothing? The only way to answer this question is to go and experience life. See what works and what doesn’t. A person can never truly discover the right answer to that question just sitting around and thinking about it. The next thing you know, years have passed and you’re still in the same place. To truly succeed, one must pick a direction and run with it. Opportunities open up along the way. The important thing to remember is that nothing is set in stone. Everyone has the capability to change their life; it just gets harder the longer you wait. The point is always to keep your eyes on that target. Needless to say it will require sacrifice and overcome obstacles that are daunting, but these are the moments that separate success and failure.
