Definition of Success
May 26, 2009
In one of my classes – chiropractic philosophy – we discussed the definition of success.
My definition of success is the ability to complete a goal. For example, a month ago a friend and I hosted our first patient appreciation night. We had approximately 50 people showed up. 1 new person expressed interest in receiving chiropractic care. Was this event a success? YES! Why? Because the event happened! I was never attached to how many people showed up. I was attached, however, to the event actually happening.
Dr. John DeMartini in an interview on the Larry King Show talked about the 7 primary fears that immobilize people.
- Fear of breaking the moral and ethics of some spiritual authority.
- Fear of not being smart enough.
- Fear of failure.
- Fear of not making/losing any money.
- Fear of losing loved ones’ respect.
- Fear of being rejected.
- Fear of illness or death.
When I was younger I had a fear of being successful. I felt that success would make me look arrogant. Crazy I know. Success (by my definition) is simply the ability to complete goals. It has no bearing on your outward appearance other than the fact that people will start to think, “Wow! This guy can get things done.” Do not let your fears interfere with your definition of success.
I forgot to ask…What is your definition of success?
