Some say the key to success is having a clear vision and then executing with a focused plan of action. Others would say it’s creating a thriving team, one that is aligned with your vision. It’s also been said that achievement comes from luck, timing or who you know. There are many opinions on this topic.
Your achievement begins with defining what success is to you. Once you have a clear picture, you can begin putting the pieces of this puzzle together.
Tony Hsieh, founder and CEO of Zappos, believes that profit comes from the connection to passion and purpose. After Amazon acquired Zappos, Hsieh says they collectively came up with their own set of ten core values. These values bonded them and are an important part of the path that led us to this moment.
Zappos’ mission statement speaks to a key of success. Their mission is to deliver happiness to the ends of the earth: one company, one employee, one individual at a time. Be an ambassador of happiness and help get the word out!
What is your definition of success? If you do not know, take some time to figure it out. Imagine yourself one, three, five years from now. What is present in your business and life at that time? What are the qualities, characteristics and attributes of the success you see yourself experiencing?
“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” ~~ Bill Cosby
This quote speaks to the clarity and courage it takes to claim your definition and achieve it. If you are trying to put a key in a door where it does not fit, it will not open the lock. Create your authentic definition and then take the steps to achieve it. My next article will give you tips to achieving your unique definition of success.
Share your definition of success with us today by leaving your comment below.
FEATURED ON
