My Definition of Success
Inspired by Paul Millerd’s book The Pathless Path, I thought about how I define success and what kind of person I want to be.
For me, I am successful if I…
- … don’t tie my success to financial numbers or status.
- … do things because I want them to do, not because it gains me money or prestige.
- … have great balance in all ‘Life Pillars’:
- Health: I am reasonably fit and don’t eat too much junk
- Family and Friends: I spend enough time regularly with people that are important to me
- Mind: I take the time that I need for myself to think and learn about things and I always stay curious
- Career: I have a job that I like and that pays a bit more than I need to live
- … am reflected, humble, respectful and humorous.
- … give honest and critical feedback when asked, and that I am positive, nice and cheerful and give compliments otherwise.
- … am able to help the people around me with my time or with money.
- … I realize when I’ve reached my ‘Enough’.
- … live until 12.04.2100 😉
My Definition of Enough
If we don’t define «enough», we default to more which makes it impossible to understand when to say no.
Paul Millerd, the Pathless Path
- Enough is the antithesis of unchecked growth because growth encourages mindless consumption and enough requires constant questioning, reflection and awareness.
- Enough income means I can live my live with a bit of financial ease, and put something away for later.
- Enough means knowing that I have close friends that would gladly open their door and share a meal if I was ever in need.
- Enough is knowing that the clothes, fancy meal, or latest gadget will not make me happier, but also that buying such things won’t mean I’m going to end up broke.
- Enough means to be aware of Lifestyle Inflation and to keep it in check.
- Great short story about «enough»: The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman
Latest update: 26.04.2024