Social Media: Are these really crazy times?

So the other day I was listening to a very good self-development recording.

It offered the best definition of success I’ve ever heard.

Before I share it with you, let me just say I think the definition of success is a very personal thing.  Kind of like your definition of “love.”

Not everyone loves the same way, and just like love… success has different meanings for different people.

I like this definition: “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal.”

To me, if you’re moving forward towards something worthy, then you’re successful, because to me success is a journey, not a destination.

Doesn’t matter what the context is… as long as you’re in motion, then you’re making something happen – and for me, this means you’re moving along your journey of success.

But for other people, this is different.  Success is the appearance of money or material things… or some kind of new relationship… or some other visible “fruits” of your labor in a tangible form.

So, everyone’s different.  And that’s cool, too.

The guy who offered up this quote, went on to tell a story about how… after he first shared this definition of success, people sent in comments about it.

One of the comments he got in, was something to the effect of, “Hey, it’s a crazy world out there.  What about the people who make money from selling drugs — how can you consider this a success?”

And of course, the teacher explained that this was a timely comment in today’s world, however the back-end of his definition did say “of a worthy goal.”  And obviously drugs aren’t such a worthy goal, so his explanation was accepted.

Now let me tell you something about this story.

This story actually took place close to 30 years ago.  It comes from an outstanding program I recommend you listen to, called “Lead The Field,” by Earl Nightingale.

And my point is this: the world always has one crisis or another going on.  I have ads and articles that go back in time over 121 years, that reference one economic issue or another… one social blight or terror over another.

That’s just life.  And the reality is — in the big picture of life, most of the time, fortunately — MOST things are running smoothly.  And the periodic pain we may experience from this crisis or that problem… is just a blip on our radar screens, when it comes down to it.

And thank goodness for that, right?

You bet.

All you need to do… is realize that dirty four-letter word, “time,” always makes EVERYTHING… better.

See, the key to life isn’t “winning,” it’s… hanging in there.

Now go sell something,  Craig Garber

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Craig GarberAuthor of "How To Make Maximum Money With Minimum Customers, " and publisher of Seductive Selling - an offline marketing newsletter currently read in 15 countries, world-wide. In a nutshell, I do two things: 1. I show you how to attract a reliable, steady stream of pre-qualified leads who are ready to do business with you NOW... 2. And I increase your net profits and cash-flow, by increasing your customer, client, or patient value -- often, dramatically. How do I do this? By developing, and helping you implement, unique, personalized lead generation and marketing strategies... using compelling sales messages that push your customers emotional buy-buttons. I've worked with over 300 clients in more than 104 different industries, since March of 2000, and I really enjoy what I do. I'm a stable, reliable, happily married family guy with three kids who loves life and always follows through on my commitments and promises. I love to listen to music, workout, read, travel with my family, take pictures, and go bass fishing. I always say "Yes," when it comes to good cigars, good books, and good coffee :-)

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