The losers in life just wait around to see what is going to
happen. They don’t really do anything to make it happen; they just take
their chances.
By contrast, a champion is very clear about what personal and
professional success means to him. And then he chooses actions
that will make his definition come true.
So ask yourself, "Have you figured out your own definition of
success? Could you stand up, right now, in the midst of a staff meeting, and
give a five-minute talk on your definition of success? Do you know exactly
what you would say?"
Most people couldn't give such a talk because they've never given
much thought to their definition of success. So it's no wonder their
careers aren't going anywhere, or their relationships are less than
satisfactory, or they end up broke when they're retired.
Clarify your definition and then choose success-producing
behaviors. If, for example, your definition of success includes the
development of an exciting, close marital or family relationship, then 12-hour
work days are out. If your definition of success includes a long healthy
life, you’ve got to stop smoking, exercise regularly, eat in moderation, and
get adequate rest.
- Alan Zimmerman
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