“It is she who listens to the rest of the world who fails, and it is she who has enough confidence to define success and failure for herself who succeeds.”
Coaching Tip for the Week:
On a scale from 1 to 10, how successful are you?
What’s your criteria for success?
If you define success by “society’s” standards, or by constantly comparing yourself to others, or by the endless streams of “shoulds” that are likely running through your head at any given moment, you probably ranked yourself fairly low on that scale.
On the other hand, if you have created a definition of success steeped in your values, purpose, and priorities, and if you’re doing what you can to honor them, you probably ranked quite a bit higher.
There is no one-size-fits-all definition of success, friends. What matters is what matters to YOU.
This week, create your own definition of success. Are you successful when your bank account reaches a certain number of digits or when you grace the cover of a popular magazine?
Or are you successful when you close out the day feeling like you made a positive difference? Or when you take a step in the direction of a goal that’s important to you? Or when you muster the courage to ask for the sale, ask for what you’re worth, or ask for help?
Decide what you consider successful, then strive for that. Your life, work, and leadership will feel much more meaningful as a result!
Dr. Christi Hegstad coaches you to live, work, and lead with meaning and purpose!
A certified and award-winning coach, author, and speaker, Christi is a recognized leadership and professional development expert. She has received such honors as NAWBO Iowa Business Owner of the Year, Forty Under 40, Forbes Coaches Council, and is current president of ICF Iowa. She is a frequently sought-after speaker and writes regularly for The Huffington Post, Des Moines Business Record, ICF, and more.
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