How do you accomplish the secret to success?

(2 min 37 sec reading time) How do you define and achieve the secret to success?

Yesterday, Anjani Kumar G S asked me in the comments of my post, " Can you please explain the secret of success?" His question hit me very hard. 

I take replying to my posts thoughtfully and sincerely to each person who engages in my posts. The fact he asked me was flattering; I mean, why would anyone want to know my opinion on the secret to success??

That lifelong question is a profound one; we ask ourselves this often, and I have put extra brain juice behind my answer.

Let's start with the inspiring stories we watch on late-night television — the tale of someone growing up in intense poverty, abuse, and other unimaginable adversity. Then, we celebrate their unbelievable success involving fame. (Because they have to be famous for us to watch this on TV). Their journey sparks a light inside us, declaring, "If they can do it, you can too!" 

These are real people, famous or not, and the connection to their heart and spirit is how we feel their strength and persistence as a real source of motivation. 

So, we make our wish lists. These secrets being close to our chests involving wealth, health, and relationships. 

 To go more in-depth on this widely discussed topic, once we identify what will satisfy our lives after creating this self-imposed list, I ask:

① What does it TAKE to reach these goals? 

② WHAT are we truly seeking? 

③ HOW will it make us happy?  

For one, my answer is simple of what it takes; we learn to "SUCK IT UP and learn to SPEAK UP." Both are easier said than done when you add "respectfully" to the fold. It is the place of raw personal growth. When we do what it takes, the italic footnote is appropriate timing and consistency.

Two, the feeling of success begins rooted in pain; to touch the sweetness of victory comes after enduring distress. It is why we feel euphoria, and there is nothing like the bliss of reaching a long-earned goal. It happens once in a while, making it all more gratifying.

Lastly, happiness is a massive topic everywhere. We talk about it; we want it, we do anything for the best tricks and tips, and we want it today thank you very much. 

Success and happiness are close cousins; they drive human existence. 

They are different yet, share similar DNA pushing us to reach our higher purpose. And ultimately, that is my answer on the secret to success; it is not a thing, not a house, not a car, it is not an object -- we all know this -- success is that fleeting moment of being in touch with your soul. It is the essence of your being.

Success and the feeling of success do not need to be glamorous; they can be simple and achievable daily. We also know this. The little things in life are the big things.

Those feelings derive from our connections to one another. A person can ignite your spark; you carry that spark inside to co-create in our beautiful world. While appreciating our small wins, the bigger, longer goals are the spirit reaching higher and higher because we can, and should. But you can not enter the stage of success without standing on the shoulders of another person to get there. 

Success is an expression of our core. The same spark is shared -- to ignite it, to carry it, and then spark someone else's capacity to reach higher -- we do this together. So you see, the real secret to success is your relationship with others.

As you go out in the world, creating your list to reach what makes you feel what it means to be "successful," I emphasize that kindness and respect (love for others) are an essential part of this recipe. 

Now, GO, get some!