Social Media's Distortion of Success
Social media has created an illusion about what success truly means. Social media presents success as something that can be quickly obtained, but this couldn't be further from the truth. This illusion has created anxiety in many of us, making us believe that we need to be successful with fame, fortune, jewelry and a business to feel validated in society.
Redefining Success
We have to put out a different message.
True success requires:
Hard work
Discipline
Focus
Continuity
A Direction / Goal
Success isn’t microwavable. It’s unrealistic to expect it overnight. The definition of success itself needs to be revisited.
The definition of success is:
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.“There is a thin line between success and failure.”
The attainment of fame, wealth, or social status.“Her success owed more to hard work than luck.”
A person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame, wealth, etc.“Overall, the fair was a great success.”
I actually believe that fame or wealth should not be the criteria for success. While they are products of success, one can still be successful without any of those. Earl Nightingale once noted that:
“Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.”
This definition shifts the focus to fulfillment in the journey itself. Success becomes a personal, subjective measure—each of us have different goals and ideals that define our paths.
Therefore, we have the power to define what success means for us. Once we set our ideal, we must go after it relentlessly, without doubt or fear.
How Do We Achieve This?
By pressing forward at our own pace.
All progress is good progress.
Dismantle limiting beliefs, one by one.
What we desire already exists.
What we want, we already have.
The true power lies in believing and acting as if we already possess it.
My goal in life is to move at the pace required of me to stay on my purpose.
Moving at Your Own Pace
Sometimes that pace might be a slow jog. Other times, it could be a full sprint. Occasionally, it might be a skip or gallop. My pace is determined by my goals, values, and drive to achieve what I want. For you, it may be different. I’m not telling anyone how to live their life—I'm finding my voice so I can share sentiments that can help us all shift from a fear- or comparison-based mindset to a mindset that is indestructible & unshakeable.
There is no "right" way to live life. But I do know that adopting a mindset that serves your highest good is the key to fulfillment. Happiness is fleeting. Fulfillment, on the other hand, is serenity.
My Purpose and Intentions
At 31 years old, my purpose is to experience all the good this world has to offer so I can share it with others. I want to show that good exists. I aim to inspire hope and prosperity with the skills that I've unlocked for myself along my journey. I am working to realize my best self so I can share the keys to unlocking the higher power within us all. I have hope for humanity. I look forward to creating the reality I want to see and that is a more positive and abundant reality for us all.
Controlling Our Reactions
We must move with a knowing that what is supposed to happen in our lives will happen. That happening will either be a blessing or a lesson. That is all that I accept. If something is out of our control, why stress?
Bruce Lee once noted that:
“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.”
It is useless to take responsibility for things that are out of your control and never were in your control to begin with.
Know that Stress kills.
One must avoid it at all costs.
It starts & ends in the mind.
This one tweak to your life’s perception can make all the difference in your experience.
Life be Lifin’.
What will be, will be.
Does shit happen? Yes, absolutely.
So what? What are you going to do about it?
Run Your Race
Understand:
It’s not what happens to you that matters.
It’s how you respond.
There is always something to reflect upon and learn from.
For example, your tire bursts on the way to work.
Two ways to perceive this situation:
The Negative Outlook: “Oh, woe is me. This always happens at the worst times. The universe is against me. Now I’m late, I’ll get fired, and my life is ruined.”
The Empowered Outlook: “I'm grateful I’m still alive. Maybe this tire burst saved me from a collision later. I’ll take it as a reminder to check my tires and maintain my vehicle.”
Choose empowering thoughts. Negative thinking serves no purpose. It only stifles your potential to find a solution that suits your best interests. It may feel easier said than done at first, but the mind is a muscle that can be strengthened. Choose yourself. Choose thoughts that empower you.
Take Control of Your Reality
Imagine the peaceful feeling of making life decisions with the full knowledge that you control the quality of your life experience. Set Boundaries. People will judge you for choosing yourself—let them. Uncommon advice, if you aren't sure about what path to pursue, pursue yourself. Pursue becoming the most confident, healthy, present, healed, and happy version of you.
No matter where you are in life, changing your perspective to make healthy decisions for yourself will change your life. I can guarantee that.
Conviction vs. Delusion
To truly take control of your mind and reality, you must:
Believe in yourself
Feel as if
Act as if
Thoughts + Feelings + Actions = Manifestation
One thing is for certain:
The past has already happened, and we don’t know the future. Essentially, they don’t exist. All you have are memories and desires. The only reality is the present moment—because it is always right now.
Think about that.
The rest is in your mind.
There are many ways to live this life.
No one can tell you the right way to live for you.
Choose to live the life you prefer.
Run your race at your own pace.But always press forward.
Success requires:
Reflection
Discipline
Awareness
Patience
Willpower
And most importantly, never quit.
Final Thoughts
Choose to make a decision right now that will benefit the future you.
Put in the work.
Thank you for taking the time to read. You know how to find me.
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