You’re more successful than you think…

7 Unexpected Signs You’re a Lot More Successful Than You Think 

Once in a while, you need to stop and smell your roses: Note only is it good for you, it will motivate you to plant even more.

1. You have enough money that you can make positive changes (Most people live pay check to pay check and some people have to choose between medication and gas).

2. You have close friends (Close friends are increasingly rare and the positive effect of relationships on your life span is double what you get from exercising and just as powerful as quitting smoking).

3. You choose the people around you. If the people around you are people you want to be around you… you’re successful. (And if they’re not, it’s time to start making some changes) 

4. You see failure as training (Failure sucks but it’s also the best way to learn and grow. If you embrace every failure—if you own it, learn from it, and take full responsibility for making  sure that next time things will turn out differently—then you’re already successful).

5. You don’t ask for anything (Successful people aren’t needy. They accept help if offered, but they don’t feel the need to ask. In fact, they focus on what they can do for other people).

6. You let others grab the spotlight (If you aren’t looking for praise or accolades, that means you’re successful. That means you feel proud on the inside, where it counts).

7. You have a purpose (Successful people have a purpose. As a result, they’re excited, dedicated, passionate and fearless. If you’ve found a purpose—if you’ve found something that inspires you, fuels you, makes you excited to get up, get out, and achieve—then you’re successful regardless of how much money you make or what other people think).

 — excerpt from Jeff Haden article in Inc. (Jeff Haden is an author and motivational speaker)

I feel pretty good about 6 of the 7… but I have some work to do around number 6. I’m sort of embarrassed to admit that I really like accolades! Compliments were (and still are) on short supply in my family of origin, so I have a bit of an Achilles heel there. I’ll keep working on it though (with my trusted coach, because she’s genius and helps me make speedier progress)! Just sayin’ ;) Hugs. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl