Success: Seeking the Imaginary Lines

To experience contentment, it is important to understand what success truly means to you, rather than focusing solely on the feelings it generates. Instead, you should define success in terms of what it signifies for you - this involves recognizing the practicality of it. Numerous people associate success with reaching an imaginary summit, and believe that satisfaction will only be attained once they have achieved this pinnacle. However, this is not the case - true success must be defined as such that when you find it, you will live and breathe it. For instance, if being an excellent parent is your definition of success, then you must work daily to become one. Similarly, if success to you means owning a house, having a secure job, or being in a happy marriage, you must live in and appreciate this success, being grateful to people who have helped you along the way. Failing to recognize and appreciate success, will only result in always searching for the next thrill, such as obtaining a new job, car, or partner. Therefore, it's important to be grateful, live in your success and define it in a way that is authentic to you.