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Succeeding at Success

To truly experience success you need to be doing in your life what you find most meaningful.

What does success really mean to you? Every client has had a completely different idea of what they want their life to look like and what will make them feel successful. It is my belief that there’s room enough in this world for everyone to be successful.

To truly experience success you need to be doing in your life what you find most meaningful.

According to interviews done with 200 of the most successful people in the world by Jerry Porras, in his book Success Built to Last, not only do they all do what their passions are, but they also don’t listen to what other people tell them about what they “should” be doing. They only follow what is right for them!  And never once did they follow money or fame, however, that was generally the outcome.

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No one can do “you” better than you! Just like there can only be one Oprah or Warren Buffet, there will only be one you. The key is knowing who you are and what you want.

John Wooden, a great basketball coach, said it perfectly: Everyone is different.  There will always be others who are bigger or stronger, or quicker, or better jumpers, or better in some other areas, but there are other qualities in which you can be second to none. Among these are: Your dedication to the development of your own potential.”

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