DEFINITIONS OF SUCCESS

      Success means many things to many people, and has been defiined in many ways, reflecting the many differing achievement interests, viewpoints, and objectives of success. However, there is a common thread in the vast majority of those definitions, regardless of the age or the culture of the quote's source.

      Following are some of our favorites.

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most."
-- Al Capp

"Success... it's what you do with what you've got."
-- Leroy Van Dyke

"He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much."
-- Elbert Hubbard

"Success is peace of mind, a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming, and not just in a physical way: seek ye first the kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be yours as well."
-- John Wooden

"Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom."
-- George S. Patton

"Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."
-- Winston Churchill

"Success is a journey, not a destination."
-- Ben Sweetland

"True success is the effect, or result, of one's ability to Be or Become, Do and Have whatever is desired."
-- Dr. Hugh G. Carruthers

   Definitions of Success

   Recognition & Success

   Dreams & Success

   Purpose & Success

   Self-Expression & Success

   Mind/Thought & Success

   Visualization & Success

   Personal Growth & Success

   Commitment/Enthusiasm & Success

   Strategy/Preparation & Success

   Service & Success

   Projection/Energy & Success

   Action & Success

   Perseverence/Persistence & Success

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