Finding Success: Learning from the Successful People Around You

[DebbieJ]

From Lyn Conway, last year's Natl Conf speaker--

"Success isn't something you chase. It's something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it'll come when you least expect it. Most people don't understand that." ~Michael Jordan

When you see someone who's really successful, do you admire them or are you jealous of their success? There are successful people all around you and very few were "overnight successes." Watch them...learn from them...look to them as a source of inspiration and be happy for them!

 

[lacychef]

Got this too!
Thanks Deb; I"m sure it was you that posted how to get her newsletters awhile back. I love her daily "fresh ideas". They're short & sweet!

 

[Admin Greg]

I completely agree with Lyn Conway and Michael Jordan's perspective on success. Success is not something that can be achieved by simply chasing after it. It requires consistent effort and hard work. And even then, success may not come when we expect it to. When I see someone who is successful, I admire them for their dedication and determination. I do not feel jealous of their success because I understand that it takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice to achieve success. I also believe that everyone's journey to success is different and there is enough success to go around for everyone. I think it is important to learn from successful people and use them as a source of inspiration. We can observe their habits, work ethic, and mindset and apply it to our own lives. Instead of feeling jealous, we should be happy for their success and use it as motivation to work towards our own goals. In today's society, there is a tendency to compare ourselves to others and their level of success. But we must remember that success is not a race or a competition. It is a personal journey and everyone's timeline is different. As long as we are putting in the effort and constantly working towards our goals, success will come in its own time. So let's learn from successful individuals and be happy for their achievements while continuing to pave our own paths to success.