Monday, February 25, 2013

Navigating! For Success in Life, Career and Business Pursuits: Success: Define and Claim the Destination

Navigating! For Success in Life, Career and Business Pursuits: Success: Define and Claim the Destination: Let’s look at the definition of success itself. For each of us it can be different, based on who and where we are and how we dream of t...

Success: Define and Claim the Destination

Let’s look at the definition of success itself. For each of us it can be different, based on who and where we are and how we dream of the future. From employment in a job or career that provides fulfillment, to the ability to take care of a family, to economic stability, to being a good neighbor, to being respected in the community and place of worship, to being in good physical health or having solid, loving relationships—the range of how success is defined is personal.

            Prosperity on these important fronts brings its own richness to life; degreed or not, color of the collar in your work situation, address of your residence, cash flow stuck or surging, bounty or barely holding on. Recognize your personal obligations that prevent or propel. You call your life as you see it. Are you in a sweet enriching spot or rotting hole? Prosperity can be rooted in the emotional—peace of mind or strong faith. No locked in worries. Passionate about other your interests or hobbies? Satisfied or wanting a change? Your choice and your challenge. Figure and define.

            Our ambitions along with our own measure of strength, soul, and spirit add to the meaning of success. To claim this status, let’s start by discovering and working on eliminating any barriers to our personal progress.

            Are you stationed and ready?


Make It Your Vision


“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

Harriet Tubman

Conductor, The Underground Railroad


            Whatever success looks like in time, energy, money, effort or even loss, make the picture of your envisioned reality as plain as it needs to be. Imagine your career … Imagine your family …

            The dream triggers this new thing that you want. Measureable and to the point is how to capture this goal. Questions to ask yourself are: How badly do you want … ? What am I willing to go through to get it?

            Only you have the answer.

            As Earth, Wind and Fire sing, “Keep your head to the sky.”

            Dream. Imagine. Take a risk.


Back On Track? The Way Forward


            First, fortify for the opposing forces and be sure you know the truth about yourselves, and your purpose. Read positive, recent, and industry targeted information. Don't rely solely on the local newspaper or the broadcasts for accurate accounts of your life or situation in America. Proceed with caution with some of the online sites. Be ready and resilient in pursuing what’s for you.  Rightly know your personal constitution. Use your IPS (internal positioning system) to guide you.

            We now become the Griots of our struggles and story. Having our own main track of information is a great place to start! Shoulder these pillars as your guidelines and go. Find your beacon. Help yourself and others continuously along the way. Pace yourself. Be gentle. Realize that sometimes along the way we all need a little PUSH.

Purpose, Understanding, Support, Healing.