It’s nearly July 1^st. We have nearly reached the half mark of 2014. So it’s a good time to evaluate.

[Tweet ” How are you measuring your success this year?”]

 Is it based on who the world thinks you are?

• Your title
• Your net worth
• The number of awards on your shelf
• The neighborhood you live in
• Where you went to school
• Your nationality
• Or how the world values the efforts of your children or your spouse?

Or on the things you possess?

• The kind of car you drive
• The number of name brands you wear
• How many of the latest gadgets you own

Is it measured by lives?

• Who you know
• How many people you served today
• The employee you encouraged today
• The memories you made with your spouse and children today

Or by the choices you made today?

• To say yes a to a change
• To speak up for someone being bullied
• To speak truth in a place filled with lies
• To show kindness to a stranger
• To do something that refreshes your spirit.

Is it based on a goal you are working towards?

• Your dedication to the goal
• Your focus and discipline
• The hours you are putting in

…Or will it only be success when you achieve the goal?

Please share:  How do you define success?  

• Are you celebrating what you are successful at?
• Are you thankful for what you are learning?
• Are you so obsessed with what you are trying to achieve that you aren’t enjoying what is?

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