THE GOAL IS NOT TO BE SUCCESSFUL

The goal is not to be successful. The goal is to remain successful.

In 1998, Gerald Muswagon won the $10 million Super 7 jackpot in Canada.

But he couldn't handle the instant fame that came with winning the grand prize, according to Canada's Globe and Mail.

"He bought several new vehicles for himself and friends, purchased a house that turned into a nightly 'party pad' and often celebrated his new lifestyle with copious amounts of drugs and alcohol," The Globe and Mail reported. "In a single day, he bought eight big-screen televisions for friends."

Muswagon also poured money into a logging business that failed because of low sales.

He was eventually forced to take a job doing heavy lifting on a friend's farm just to make ends meet, according to The Globe and Mail.

According to media reports, Muswagon hanged himself in his parents' garage in 2005.

Such a tragedy!

It might take hardwork or even luck to gain wealth but you need understanding [wisdom] to sustain it.

Your desire to attain success?should not be motivated by validations and applause from people.

You think fame is difficult to achieve?

Far beyond fame is a more difficult task- maintaining fame.

Never fail to understand that for every activity under heaven, there is a time and season.

You should not hunger for anyone's success.

The truth is, you might not be prepared for the success you so desire.

When certain opportunities presents themselves to you, you might ruin them.

You think you're ready to 'blow' but you're not!

While someone else is enjoying fame or success, keep building yourself.

Enlarge in capacity and keep growing.

Someone said something I'll never forget,

"The things you're looking for are also looking for you, but not this version of you."

Ponder that.