We strive for success, putting all our efforts into reaching the goal we desire. Stand in the street and look at the people around you. Everyone is on their own journey, each one progressing toward their own destination. Where is your destination?
A father walks the path of work, seeking to provide for his family's needs. A student goes to school every day, dedicated to gaining knowledge. Some seek wealth, others seek fame. People have various goals in life. What are your goals?
Take a moment to think for five minutes, or perhaps even more. What are your goals in this world?
Maybe it has been a long time since you thought about your own answer, an answer that is not influenced by others or appearances. Have you found your own answer?
Now, search for success.
Success is a word that, due to media and society, has a different meaning from its true essence. Today, people often see success as outperforming others. The successful person, in the eyes of most people, is the one who outperforms their peers in academics or work. But success is not just about outperforming; it's about achievement.
Success is the realization of our goals, simply reaching the destination we desire, and being satisfied with the results we achieve. High school students work and study for a whole year, striving for success. However, due to societal pressures and their own thoughts, they often aim for excellence instead of success. This is a significant mistake. Thus, society tends to appreciate students who achieve top grades, and parents only value those who excel.
However, each one of us has our own story, circumstances, and individual success. We must recognize from the beginning that we are all different, with various levels of intelligence. Some inherit a higher level of intelligence from their parents, and others have different types of intelligence. Traditional education often requires a strong memory. There are linguistic intelligence, visual intelligence, emotional intelligence, and social intelligence, among others. We need to think and experiment to understand and utilize them in our lives.
We are also different in our life circumstances and learning conditions. Variations in life circumstances and learning conditions naturally lead to different outcomes.
Success is about reaching your own goals. If you desire to enter a specific department at a university and succeed in doing so after the academic year, you are successful. If your colleague fails to enter a different department that they desire, they have failed, even if their grades are higher than yours.
Perhaps some people's goal is to excel, but it's better to start with success.
Tips on your path to success:
1. Be Yourself:
Search for your identity, know who you are, what you want, and where you want to go. Don't follow someone else's path or live someone else's story. Discover your interests, strengths, and abilities, and follow your own path. Set your own goals for success in life, work, and studies.
2. Plan:
Good planning leads to good results. Create a long-term plan that outlines how you'll achieve your goals over an extended period. This strategic plan should detail all the practices that will help you reach your goal. Identify the activities required to accomplish your major plan and your ultimate goal.
3. Seek Advice:
We all need advice and guidance from others. Seek the opinion of someone you trust and look for experts or experienced individuals who can support and assist you in making adjustments to your plan. Consult a counselor, educational advisor, or professional if available. Write down their advice and take it into consideration.
4. Commit:
It's your turn now. Begin working according to your plan, invest your time and effort wisely, and respect the value of time. Stick to your commitments and carry out all the necessary activities. Time is precious, and it's more valuable than gold.
5. Take Care of Yourself:
Maintain a balance in your life. Take care of your physical and mental health. Exercise, eat healthily, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and manage your stress. Be positive, and learn relaxation techniques to reduce tension.
6. Accept Some Mistakes:
You may stumble on your journey to success. It's normal. If things don't go as planned, don't give up. Learn from your mistakes and make necessary adjustments.
7. There's Always Another Chance:
Despite setbacks, there's always another opportunity. You can study again, work anew, and build new relationships. Learn from your mistakes, and don't repeat them. Start fresh and seize the opportunity to be a new person.
We have our minds, and that's the most important thing. Our minds know right from wrong. Use your mind, think, and start. Every day is a chance for a new beginning, a better and more positive start that resembles you.
We should always strive for outcomes that resemble us, outcomes that are not about outperforming but about success. The ultimate result is in the endings.
By: Maher Daaboul
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