Maybe you’ve seen evidence of some of my “successes” in the news or on the internet: The publications, the speaking engagements, the business awards.
But what you may not have seen are all the “failures”: The workshops where no one enrolled, the rejected proposals, the mistakes.
And here’s what I’ve learned over the years (and why I am using quotation marks around the words): My “success” and my “failure” can only be determined by me, based on my own definitions. I celebrate wins and course-correct with losses, but I no longer cling to them as proof that I’m doing well or doing poorly.
If I am honoring my values and purpose, showing up as the best version of myself, and continually growing, I’m good.
The rest is fleeting.
This week, lighten your grip on “failure” and “success.”
Don’t let the missed could-have-won-the-game shot define you.
Likewise, don’t let the game-winning shot that you made define you, either.
Define your success more deeply – perhaps based in purpose, values, and improving lives rather than titles, dollar amounts, pounds lost, or any other fleeting marker. You are worth so much more than any external measure can ever assess!
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