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What does it mean to you to be successful? How do you define success? To answer these pertinent questions, let's first look at what it means NOT to be successful or where success can be questioned as to whether or not it's genuine. Basically there are 2 circumstances: 1. I have seen a number of people say that they're going to be successful when they'll feel happy or fulfilled or having expressed themselves in their ways... etc. Okay, but I have found that these things usually don't lead to success. Making these things the criteria for success can be a trap. I'll explain what this means later. 2. Then, for example, take the case of Marilyn Monroe. It has been said that she was one of the most successful actresses ever. However, in spite of this, she spent so much of her time peddling hope, help and victimhood... while her death was suspected to be suicide, which could challenge the definition of genuine success in terms of a successful life living like this... Indeed, you hear of a number of individuals that are unhappy which goes against what they have on record: Big house, lots of cars and other fanciful possessions... For example, rock guitar idol Eric Clapton said in so many words that when in the heydays with his band the Cream in the late 1960's in spite of him getting huge amounts of money and attention he felt like he wanted to commit suicide on a daily basis. -So what's missing for these people in these 2 different circumstances? What can be done so that you don't end up getting caught in the same traps? For circumstance number 1 the answer lies in making your targets for accomplishment as specific and measurable as possible. When I'll feel happy or fulfilled or having expressed myself in ways... is too hazy and not defining. Define what it is you intend to achieve stating it in the way of: I'll achieve X by time Y with those specific and measureable results needed. Before setting out on this define for yourself what the conditions of satisfaction will be. Will this be nurturing and fulfilling for you? Does it call and inspire you..? Basically, the same goes for circumstance number 2. Remember, if something's missing in your life you have to see it for what it is then manage it. This may sound obvious to some but there are many people who go through their entire life never realizing or identifying success and what's missing... what needs to be done. As I have been saying in previous articles 'if you can't see it then you won't handle it...' -It is hoped that this will inspire you enough to start chalking down what it is you intend to achieve on the drawing board for unlimited success! If you liked reading this article then go to http://www.NewParadigm.ws for more related articles, blogs and videos... including a free download PDF entitled 'The Greater Way and the New Paradigm Experience'. Hosted by Paul A Philips. One again the link is: http://www.newparadigm.ws/
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