What is Success?

We all know that one person who already reached an expert level in their career, yet, still a beginner level in his home. Probably a well sought-after leader in his field, with numerous titles in his belt, and received many accolades yet failing as a father. 

We all know that one person who compromised things that really matters most and put appearance/ title before what they really need, to care more about their image than substance. Well we all know that one person, and I'm silently hoping I won’t fall in this short-term success trap and I know, you too.

It's easy to fall in this trap, but I hope we are always reminded to chase after true kind of success. Success that comes within, success that has natural rewards, like joy, peace of mind, healthy relationship, and success that will contribute a positive change in your community rather than a success that is fleeting, self-centered, and bring division. 

People won’t experience and appreciate life when they base success on what they can get, on selfish agenda, or on what they will receive. And don’t measure success by the latest car they drive or the brand name that they are wearing, this may be outward winning but entirely superficial. Don’t ever place your success in unstable sand. Once the brightness of the recognition fades and your company finds a more vibrant new candidate to replace your position since your foundation is weak, your sand of success will blow and fall. This reminds me of a parable in the bible, the parable of the wise and foolish builder. Hope we all learn from the wise builder, who built his house on the rock, even typhoon of life came, his house is still stable and didn’t fall. Build a rock-solid character, create a timeless sense of purpose, and establish a set of principles (since principles drive your values and goals). I would like to end by this quote by Stephen Covey, he suggests that “correct principles are like compasses: they are always pointing the way. And if we know how to read them, we won’t get lost, confused, or fooled by conflicting voices and values." May we find the true definition of success and may we help others to live with this principle.