I think all of society (ourselves included) would benefit if we started defining success differently:
Rather than defining success by the brand of clothing we can afford, may we find it in the number of people we have helped to clothe.
Rather than defining success by the amount of money in our bank account, may we find it in how much we used to help others.
Rather than defining success by the size of our house, may we find it in the amount of love that was shown there.
Rather than defining success by our level of education, may we find it in the degree of our integrity.
Rather than defining success by the number of ‘likes’ on our Instagram post, may we find it in how edifying and encouraging that post was to others.
Rather than defining success by the type of car that we drive, may we find it in those we have picked up in life and set down on a better road.
Rather than defining success by how loud our voice is, may we find it in how often we spoke up for those without one.
Rather than defining success in the quality and quantity of our personal possessions, may we find it in the level of selflessness we have shown to others.
Rather than defining success in the number of people who love us, may we find it in the number of people we have loved.
James Perry says
Lots of wisdom here.
Jessalynn Jones says
Great post. We need to remember there is more happiness in giving than in receiving…or buying or keeping! We need to think of others more.
JL says
Beautiful and needed. Printing this out for a binder of good advice I keep for my boys.
Maria Pinto says
This is very powerful and speaks volumes. I believe it is also about letting go of “The Ego”, the big one that gets in the way of so much as we sometimes go through life feeling like we always have to prove ourselves to others. That can lead to a lot of disappointment and heartache as well.
Thank you Joshua for this reminder of what is really important in life.
Susan Stewart says
What an amazing list. I’m going to print it out and hang it up. Thank you!
Tracy says
Sadly, our world is consumed by selfishness and consumerism. More now than ever. These are great reminders for all of us! Thank you.
Judy says
Agreed
Judy says
Excellent reminder of what’s important! ❤️
Linda Sand says
This is so good I felt it necessary to pass it on. I hope that is OK with you.
Stacey says
That’s why success is usually very subjective. Everyone lives it differently as they merit it. Great list thanks.
Gabi says
Yes. Thats very good. Thank you!