Hard Work Does Not Bring Success
Hard Work Does Not Bring Success – Candye Hinton
Would you believe me if I said, “Focusing only on obtaining a successful business could be the reason why you’re not yet successful”?
Did you know for most people:
Being successful in a business doesn’t come as a result of hard work. Let’s face it many of us have worked really, really hard. But for most of us hard work hasn’t made us successful. Sure it may be an ingredient but it won’t be what makes the full meal!
I hear people say “If only we were successful in our business our family life would be different.” or “If we make X amount of money this year our life would all change for the better”. But in my experience, having money doesn’t change your life. It only amplifies your life. Being successful doesn’t make your family problems disappear in fact it makes them shine brighter.
So if you’re living an unfulfilled and chaotic life as you search for success, when you feel you’ve reached “that mark” chances are you will still live an unfulfilled and chaotic life. If your family argued about things when your business wasn’t great, nine times out of ten they will be arguing even more when you think your business is great.
Why? One of my best lessons came from a very simple statement, “Enjoy the journey.” Success is a journey. It is determined by the level in which we allow ourselves to grow. When we make success the trophy of a lifetime achievement rather then the steps of a daily adventure, we will always be striving and pushing without ever really achieving.
The reason we stay in business is because we become our success.
The money is a bi-product and the more successful we become the more money we have to spend.
When we take time to pack our personal life along for the journey a few things happen. We determine the meaning behind the money. We wake up to self discovery and successful beginnings. We take the pressure off when we wake up to our life instead of making business goals our focus.
When we take the time to embrace the journey and integrate creating a revenue producing business with a vibrant and healthy life, then and only then do we begin to really improve our skill set. We are eager to learn and more excited about having fun. Success is a marathon rather than a sprint. When we define our success and create the vision of our life as a complete and whole person we find that in the midst of the journey we are indeed successful.
As you are looking at your figures and what you want from yourself, your family, and your team this year, make it a point to consider that in order for you to achieve the success you’re looking for you take time to enjoy the your journey!
I am humbled and very honored to be chosen as one of Savvy Sponsoring team members to help you to create a whole life success system. I look forward to working with all of you.
