Have you ever have one of those moments in life where youve personally been running so hard (figuratively of course, Obviously i dont run...) trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel, while the tunnel only gets longer? Only to realize that while youve been running, that youve neglected all the things that have been accomplished along the way? The perseverance? The triumphs? The bits and pieces that get you there? I had an epiphany tonight. One that I wish could have had sooner, but I probably couldnt have. I suppose it never works that way. I guess the darkest nights makes for the brightest dawns. Ive always judged success by accomplishing an end goal. Its my natural inclination. The end result as I see it, has always been my proverbial Check Mark so to speak. Its been my gratification. So much in fact that I have simply forgotten what really defines success. Its what it takes to GET to the end goal. Its the people and what they do, and the things that happen along the way. Not just the little things, or the good things. All the things. Its in teamwork, observation, realization and dedication. Its in failure and triumph. Its in appreciation and in creativity. Its everyone and everything. Its in pushing so hard and refusing to give up, even though anyone or anything reasonable would have done so a long time ago. Its the sacrifices that are made and the surprises along the way. Its the unexpected hiccups. Its the experience. Success cant be defined only by the end result. It also cant be only defined by ones self, ego or id. Ive realized I need to slow down, so that I can appreciate everything thats going on. Ive realized that just because the end success isnt what I want it to be, that doesnt mean there isnt still success going on everywhere around me... Ive realized what it means to succeed.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 04:57:10 +0000
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