What is Success?

What is success? What is success to you? Have you ever stopped to create a definition of success that works for you personally and professionally rather than just accept the standard measurements of money, recognition, and so on?

I love this quote from the late, great, UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, who said, "I knew what success was not. I didn't see recommendations, promotions, points, scores, trophies, medal and money as accurate measurements. Such items may result in status, but status isn't necessarily success." He went on to say, "Success is peace of mind that is the direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of being." In his book, Pyramid of Success, Wooden advises us not to focus on being better than someone else, but rather to strive to be the best you can be. I agree with Coach Wooden, who never had a win-at-all-costs approach. It's up to each of us to understand and celebrate our unique talents and gifts and how to bring them to the world.

My wish for you is to feel success in event moment of your life, no matter the balance in your bank account or the trouble you may be facing.

Success is reflected in the smiles that brighten your face and the peace that settles in your heart. It's finding gratitude in all things as well as intention and actions to be your very best in each moment.

Success is a subjective notion that varies among individuals. Success is different for each of us and it is not a one-size-fits-all definition. What one person considers the ultimate accomplishment, another may view as merely a starting point.

Ultimately, success is a deeply personal concept that is closely connected to one's values, interests, and goals. Despite believing we are pursuing what society deems valuable and important in their lives, we often find that we are unfulfilled and dissatisfied even after attaining our desired goals.

Our ideal life is unique to each of us. Our vision for your life is shaped by our values, passions, interests, relationships, sources of joy, purpose, and fulfillment.

I believe my new book will meet you in these moments, give you a perhaps much needed hug, and guide you forward.

The Success Guidebook will help you visualize, actualize, and amplify you.

It's time to define success for yourself and understand what motivates and inspires you.

• Have you ever thought about what success really means to you?

• What do you dream of doing?

• It's true to possibilities are endless, but what lengths are you going to go to, to achieve success?

• What is your why?

Many of us misconstrue success to fit a narrative we are forcing ourselves to believe. Modern measurements of success need to change to fit the needs to today's world, for example working moms and dads, remote work, working with a challenge or disability, and more.

Success isn't one-size-fits-all. I believe traditional measurements for success are unrealistic and often feel largely unattainable. These mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual disconnects have created multiple issues on many fronts. We need a new way forward: a new definition of success that is individualized.

I hope my new book, The Success Guidebook - How to Visualize, Actualize, and Amplify You, helps you harness your power and move toward a life with unlimited possibilities. My Ten Factors of Success - the behaviors consistently exhibited by people who stand out and behave with world class excellence - will help you learn how to finally overcome stubborn obstacles that have stood in your way and hard ness the power to move forward with clarity, a renewed purpose, and the personalized confidence to build a life of bold, brace, and infinite possibilities.

Love,

Elizabeth