Success

I received the following email from a coworker. It made me smile, and think twice about how I calculate what success looks like in my life: 

In the interest of helping realize our vision to understand work-life sustainability, I’d like to share this article by Geoffrey James that I just read.  Enjoy! 

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Think that success means making lots of money?  Think again. 

Pictures of dead presidents have never made anybody happy. And how can you be successful if you're not happy? And buying things with that all money isn't much better. A new car, for instance, might tickle your fancy for a day or two–but pride of ownership is temporary. 

Real success comes from the quality of your relationships and the emotions that you experience each day. That's where these 10 questions come in. 

Ask them at the end of each day and I absolutely guarantee that you'll become more successful. Here they are: 

1. Have I made certain that those I love feel loved? 

2. Have I done something today that improved the world? 

3. Have I conditioned my body to be more strong flexible and resilient? 

4. Have I reviewed and honed my plans for the future? 

5. Have I acted in private with the same integrity I exhibit in public?  

6. Have I avoided unkind words and deeds? 

7. Have I accomplished something worthwhile? 

8. Have I helped someone less fortunate? 

9. Have I collected some wonderful memories? 

10. Have I felt grateful for the incredible gift of being alive? 

The questions you ask yourself on a daily basis determine your focus, and your focus determines your results...