The Principles of Success March 14, 2007
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There is no universal, single definition on what success is. In a broad sense, success can be seen as the outcome arising from our activities and actions. It is the achievement of our goals. When you set a target and you achieve that, you are successful. Unfortunately this definition excludes the ethical dimension of success. We are looking at success from a ethical perspective. When you achieve your goal without infringing the rights of others and without violating the social norms and the law then you are successful. Some view success from Ralph W Emerson’s perspective. According to Emerson success is:
“To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; …. ;To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded”
How should we define success at work? Lisa Haneberg discuss on what is success from the management point of view. Visit:
http://managementcraft.typepad.com/management craft/2006/09/what_is_success.html .
Some argue that we should not waste our time in trying to define exactly what is success. A broad understanding of the concept is adequate and that should be the basis.
Are there any specific success principles we can follow to become successful? Will these principles work. To those who are skeptical about the principles of success I would like to draw your attention to the saying of Jack Canfield, co creator of ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’. He aptly said:“The principles always work if you work the principles”.
In other words success depends on your effort to achieve your goal. No action is not going to take you anywhere.
John
Learning To Be Successful March 14, 2007
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Everyone of us want to be successful. Though each one of us may define and view success differently, we all desire to be successful. The major problem for many of us is where on earth do we find the necessary resources. The Internet have changed the process of seeking resources for our success.
The purpose of this blog is to share the various Internet sources that will be useful to everyone who aspire to be successful. Make this a hub for learning that will eventually bring success to each and everyone of us.
John
