November 9, 2010

Making Work "Work": Resources for Busy Professionals

Find Your Own Success

We all think we know what success is and how to achieve it. However, the most successful people know that their goals and achievements are uniquely shaped by their individual personalities. Examine your own ideas about success to sharpen your commitment to attaining it.

• Define success in your own terms. Forget about other people’s definition of success. Think about what you value. Ask yourself how you’ll know when you’ve “succeeded.”
• Learn to recognize it. What will success look like? What will it feel like? Are you sure you’ll be able to recognize it when you get there? Many people struggle for more and more rewards without enjoying their last victory.
• Identify your accomplishments. Compare your current situation and accomplishments with your position when you started working toward your goals. You may be closer to success than you think.
• Break down your goals. Identify specific, concrete things that must be done to help you reach your goal. Select three things you can do today that will bring you closer to your ultimate success — then start working on them.