Who does
not want to be successful? I think everybody wants to be successful.
In America, when we say the word successful, we usually think of
financial success. But, as I am sure you know, success has many
dimensions. One way to construe success is to say that success means
achieving your goals. Whatever those goals may be.
The
paradox is the following, the best way to succeed is by not trying to
succeed. How can that be? At least when it comes to work, and
working, the best way to succeed is to focus on contribution. Instead
of asking, “How can I be successful?” it is better to ask, “What
should my contribution be?”
"What should my contribution be?" is an excellent question. And, in order to answer it well, you should know your own strengths. To learn more about your unique strengths, go here.
"What should my contribution be?" is an excellent question. And, in order to answer it well, you should know your own strengths. To learn more about your unique strengths, go here.