Success: Can You Really Plan for Success?

Success. Can you really plan to succeed? Some would say no, but when you study those who have actually achieved varying levels of success, it becomes clear that they planned to be successful.

What is success? Many times when people seek success, they associate it with work, career, money, and financial status. But true success in life is much more. For those who want to experience success in life, you must include your career, family, and loved ones. Having balance in all your life is the only true character of success.

I remember being a young salesperson interviewing for a position at a large financial services company. I was hired to meet the VP of Sales and we talked at length about the position and the opportunities this company offered its salespeople. After the interview, as I was taken to the elevator, I asked the manager who was with me, “I see that his vice president is very successful. He started here years ago and rose through the ranks. What is his family life like?”

The manager smiled and said, “Oh, he’s been divorced twice since he’s been here and he’s currently a single father.” I got on the elevator and said to myself, “I don’t want what he has. I’m not interested in sacrificing my family for money or position. I’m doing all of this to enjoy a better life with my family.” “

There are some solid ideas that we can adopt to move towards success;

1) Don’t wait for the opportunity; believe it – Many entrepreneurs found financial success because they didn’t wait to find what they wanted, they created it. When we look at the rise in the use of computers (Microsoft), by turning our phones into walking computers (Apple) or electric cars (Tesla), each of these companies created something that didn’t exist before in the way they adopted it.

2) The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles: No one has ever experienced great success without great obstacles. Edison tried more than 10,000 to create a light bulb and a fire destroyed his factory and years of work. Einstein was finished to be autistic and unable to learn. Roger Bannister broke the record by running a mile in 4 minutes when before him it had not been done. Time and time again, greatness requires one to overcome obstacles while keeping an eye on the goal.

3) Belief in yourself and hard work win success – You must believe that you are great, that you can do great things and that if you work hard success will come. Nothing can be allowed to stand in your way as you pursue success in life.

Success is possible. Keep looking for your way to achieve it.