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.
Gabrielle says
Beautiful and just what the doctor ordered today!
Charlotte Orth says
This is so beautiful. Thank you so much. It speaks to my deepest values.
Gloria Archer says
What a great message here! It truly is about keeping the definition of success in perspective.
Karon Cumner says
Little gems of wisdom thank you
Pamela Pranke says
Absolute truth for today is contained in this reflection, a truth I needed to hear. Today I felt like I failed at something, and maybe I did; the point is that I also succeeded in other important areas of my life. Keep posting these reminders.
Keith Newman says
100% its about what you give
Ceci says
Amen. A beautiful perspective on life and love, purpose and meaning.
Sondra says
Beautiful. It echoes of a modern day version of the St. Francis prayer. Thank you, Joshua.
Ana Tampanna says
Thank you, Joshua. It’s really about values, isn’t it? It’s difficult to “shake” some of the values of privilege we were born into, but, oh, so important!
Best wishes,
Katherine Delaney says
I love this and have printed it out to remind me what is important in the whole scheme of things. Thank you, Joshua Becker.