How to Be a Success Right Now
Copyright © Patricia Brucoli
Is success only defined by having money and all of the luxuries that rich people have? Lots of people with the most money, have done nothing but be born in to the ‘right’ family. Does this mean they are a success? I don’t think so.
What does success mean to you? Does it mean doing something that you want to do and doing it well? I think this is closer to how I would define success. Success is achievement.
I believe that to feel successful, we have to be happy with what we are doing, and we have to achieve the dreams and goals that we have, whatever they are. Achieving something can produce a feeling of satisfaction and self esteem.
Even someone who only wants to bake a cake can feel enormously gratified just to see their finished creation. In some cases, this can mean as little as the fact that the cake did not burn, is not lopsided, and did not fall apart coming out of the pan. It doesn’t have to be featured in a gourmet magazine to give us this feeling of victory. Naturally, if the recipients of our creation, in this case our cake, enjoy it and appreciate our efforts, this is the grandest part of our success.Â
Another definition of success to me would be in our interactions with others. It can be as small as a smile that brightens another person’s day. Naturally, if that person had been lonely or feeling dejected, the pay back is even greater when you sense their gratitude. You probably didn’t put on your coat and say, today, I will succeed at making someone’s day better by being nice.
However, you know it when it happens, and it will really register, especially if you have ever been lonely and know what it feels like. This funny little thing we humans do, but not enough, is just turn up the corners of your mouth and mean it, whenever you cross paths with anyone! This gives you a nice little high for a minute. Without even trying very hard, you can feel and be a successful human being.
This is also important from a business standpoint. Be friendly and genuine. Of course, online we can’t smile in the usual way, but we can still add some sunshine to our communications. There is just something about being friendly and genuine that says so much more about us and our business than officious, cold communications-’To whom it may concern’. Feel the difference: “Dilbert, we received…” and “Hi, Dilbert, we received…”.
If we take a split second to say ‘hi’, or ‘how are you doing today?’ it speaks volumes about us being a person, and not a robot. This will break the ice in a way that can only benefit you, because right there you have established a commonality - and begun to build relationship — person to person!
About the Author:
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Patricia Brucoli will help you start a
successful home based businessÂ
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