Most people are fuzzy about their definition of success.

All human beings want to feel important and feel they made a difference in their circle of influence.

Some people focus on just getting through the week and living for the weekend while there are others who focus on careers or charities where they can make the most impact on the world.

If you don’t desire success, it will evade you and those who seek it out with a purpose, passion, and determination will find it.

Definition of success is different for each person. What are some of the common definitions for success?

Live the life of my dreams.

Passionately living each day.

Having enough money to do anything I want in my life.

Having appreciation and gratitude for life.

Being truly happy.

Having loved ones to enjoy and share my life and wealth with.

Being a positive difference influence in people’s lives.

Here’s a common mistake when people seek out material possessions and wealth at all costs. They end up feeling empty and depressed even though they are materially rich.

Remember the story of “Scrooge?”

What is your personal definition for success for 2023?

When it come to your personal definition of success, be specific. Don’t be general and use phrases such as “lots of money, be in shape, etc.”

Be specific such as ” I have an annual income of A and my net worth is B. or I weigh X and my BMI is Y.

Write this down and review it each day to keep it top of mind.

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“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of uneducated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” – Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933)