Success is a Matter of Choice
You have the freedom to define what success means to you.

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Whether you decide to work for a non-profit organization or become the next Brian Tracy, well-renowned self-made millionaire, the bottom line is, success is a matter of choice. You have the option to go after any career field imaginable, but with each endeavor come specific steps that you must prepare for and be willing to devote your time to. For example, if you want to go back to school, then you must commit to completing the coursework, attending classes and paying tuition and book fees. If you want to be a model, you must keep fit, have a picture portfolio, and attend auditions.
While some people are blessed enough to be “discovered,” the ultimate American dream, keep in mind that you need to place yourself in a position that allows you access to these limitless doorways to success. Additionally, shows like MTV’s “Making the Band” exemplify the reality that even if you “make it” in the show biz world, you must work, and you must work hard to produce a quality high demand outcome. P. Diddy is a tireless businessman, so too is the great, legendary, multi-billionaire, Donald Trump. These men share some important qualities that are keys to success: they believe in themselves and they will not settle for less. They know that hard work pays off and because of this they are willing to work hard.
Successful people do what unsuccessful people do not want to do.
Always remember: You get to choose the path you want to venture down. If you are not the stereotypical type “A” personality, you may commit your loyalty to a strong sound company that has a good reputation, great benefits, and the option to grow in one’s career. You have options. You do not have to travel down the road of success in any particular fashion. No one’s “map” is the correct one for anyone except themselves. Success is determined most fully by your happiness, your peace of mind, and your feelings of self-worth, fulfillment and joy in life.

When you stay true to your character, integrity, and heart you are already a success head and shoulders above those who lack the courage to simply be themselves, look a person in the eyes, and treat them as they would their own flesh and blood (a the janitor, a CEO, or a movie star, equally and) regardless of the circumstances. Because, at the end of the day, people spend millions of dollars each year just to take a vacation to relax and “get away”, something you can do right now for free; people work tirelessly and treat others unkindly for a bigger paycheck at the expense of their health and well being of others and in the end, who loses the most?
No matter what anybody says or does, you know in your heart people feel their very best when they:
“Do the right thing.”
I once interned preschool classrooms observing the children. During that time I was deeply touched by a wall dedicated to the children’s artwork. Pictures of love and beauty coupled with sentences about what they wanted to be when they grew up bespoke the true essence and purpose of life: to be heroes, role models, and family to one another.
In your heart, you have always known peace of mind is priceless; a precious commodity that can never be bought or sold; when your conscience is clear, so too is your mind, body and spirit. Mistakes lay in your past; you create a new brighter path everyday, with every step you take today, tomorrow and the next.
Every minute you are making all your dreams come true!
Joie Schmidt © Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved.
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Post Commentmdegenhardt
On October 3, 2008 at 6:35 am
I’m a believer that sucess is found in the heart. Youi touched on that in this article because the level of your own success can only be defined by you, you can not use someone else’s map. I really like what you have to say here and how you say it. Michael
Paula Mitchell-Bentley
On October 3, 2008 at 8:24 am
Great article and pictures! Keep it up.
Gerlaine
On October 3, 2008 at 8:35 am
I truly needed this article right now. Thank you Liane.
Will Gray
On October 3, 2008 at 9:45 am
L loved it! Very inspiring!
jo oliver
On October 3, 2008 at 11:03 am
nice add with the pics.
Moses Ingram
On October 3, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I’m a believer in this, Thank you for the tips.
goodselfme
On October 3, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Nice encouraging write filled with lots of ideas. Thank you
NA Staffieri
On October 3, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Very motivational and with the right attitude. Great job.
LP Jardine
On October 4, 2008 at 10:52 am
great work, especially your thoughts on staying true to yourself and having a consience.
Ruby Hawk
On October 4, 2008 at 5:53 pm
You are right, the first thing you have to do is believe in yourself. The next thing is unflagging hard work.
Melody Arcamo Lagrimas
On October 8, 2008 at 9:24 pm
A very thought-provoking and inspiring piece.
Rumi
On October 12, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I found your article very interesting and helpful