People have different definitions of success.  Success can be based on how close a person is to his/her goal.  We cannot fully comprehend the meaning of success as only the person who achieved his optimum mission and goal in life can say that he/she is successful.

Different Success for Different Stages in Life

Success depends on one’s own sound judgment and decision-making as well as his/her perseverance and enthusiasm to achieve one’s goal.  A person plans on different goals in life that will satisfy his personal, social, financial, and spiritual aspects of his life.  A person makes decisions in every step he/she takes in order to move on to the next stage of life.  What do I mean by this?  A baby strives to creep, crawl, stand, walk, and eventually have the capability to run.  The baby uses the capacity of his body for endurance, and with the aid of his parents, he will be able to achieve the success of having the power to run.  From the perception of a child, this is one success in the journey of life.  When a child enters school, he learns how to decide for himself.  He studies hard to achieve recognition, acceptance, and reward from his parents, teachers, and friends.  When the child reaches graduation day and passes with flying color, he experiences his own success.  If an adult finishes his studies, have a splendid career, and have a loving family, he becomes comfortable and satisfied in the life he had pursued.  That’s why a person will say that he is successful.  But how can we measure success?

Measuring Success 

We can never measure success with the use of tools and equipment, or even calculating success with the use of formulas.  It depends on how the person perceives and measures his own success.  If a person does not perceive himself to be successful in the future, then chances are, he will never reach his goals in life.  In order to become successful, you must remember to aim high and reach the top of your dream.  There is really no harm in dreaming.  Dreaming is free for everyone, so dream big while you can!  Life is like a car!  You need to learn how to drive it in order to reach your destination.  Learn from every step you take and grab the opportunity to change for the better.  Think positive and believe in yourself.  Everything will fall into place.  Life is full of challenges, so you need to become equipped with knowledge, dedication, and self-confidence.  Success only comes from within you!  Make your own destiny!