Comments on: Defining success http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/02/05/defining-success/ skillful means for conscious living Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:08:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: rampantheart http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/02/05/defining-success/#comment-947 Tue, 13 May 2008 02:24:52 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/02/05/defining-success/#comment-947 Defining success is a very tough job!But from what i know i would say that being successful is being imperturbable. Taking everything in a light manner without getting caught in the web of defeat is what is my definition. Well, ou can’t of course live like a saint by accepting things the way they are and treating both success and defeat as equals. But if one knows how to do it, he lives a successful life. Success doesn’t of course mean fame and power!It’s wrongly misinterpreted in the society that a successful man is a rich man. In my humble opinion, money doesn’t define success. Money is just a tool for people with inferiority complex to get what they want. Psychologically speaking, that’s not success.

Leading a balanced life and taking life as it comes and taking people the way they are without any expectations and being unconditional is to lead a highly successful life. But not even one person can lead his highly successful life. We are humans, aren’t we?:)

]]> By: brightfeather http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/02/05/defining-success/#comment-946 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:16:38 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/02/05/defining-success/#comment-946 Hello Muse,
Being clear about how you define success is critical. If you follow a path to success that isn’t your own, you may achieve your goals, but when you arrive at your destination, you may not feel either successful or fulfilled.

The question we like to ask each other is: Do you love the work you do? Well, IMHO we should go a lot further than that when it comes to questioning ourselves.
Is work where I am primarily focusing use of my time and energy?
Does my work complement my personal and family life or detract from it?
Am I excited about my vision of the future course my life will take?

American author Christopher Morley said : “There is only one success — to be able to spend your life in your own way.”

]]> By: MusEditions http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/02/05/defining-success/#comment-945 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:07:59 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/02/05/defining-success/#comment-945 Emerson is among my favorite philosophers. He’s a tough read, but worth it. I take your point about balance in achieving goals. We can easily become over-focused in one area, when success is more about feeling pleased, at peace, and excited about life!

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