Have you ever made it to the top? Perhaps you are not sure of what I am referring to. Have you ever made it to the top, the pinnacle of success, the peak of perhaps a career, or a life long accomplishment. Those are the sort of ‘tops’ I am referring to. So let me pose the question again, have you ever made it there?
Humor me, and allow me to ask another question. When you got to the top, did you feel alone or were you surrounded by those who helped achieve that success that you now celebrate?
For me, it is a timely topic. I recently had the opportunity to be a part of celebrating a friends success. I, along with hundreds of other people all played a small role in their success, but in seeing them achieve that goal I can’t help but be proud to have been allowed to be a part of the process.
Success is awesome, and it is something we all seek. Success alone however is hollow and lacks the substance that success shared with others brings. The fact is, very rarely will a person achieve success all by themselves. It is inevitable that many people played roles that allowed you to accomplish the things you want to accomplish.
I for one have been on both sides of that equation. I have been fortunate to celebrate success with those who helped me achieve my goals, but likewise I have been involved as others sought the success desired for their life.
The amazing thing is both circumstances offer such fulfillment in life. As I left the event that celebrated my friends success, I was honestly filled with pride and a true sense of accomplishment knowing that my bit role was important to the much larger picture.
Inversely, reflecting back I know that my successes in life would not have come were it not for the sacrifice and support of others invested in me and the vision outlined.
As humans, we were not designed to do life alone. Life is much better in community, and success simply comes as a byproduct of that community. Are you connected in community? Perhaps the better question might be, are you connected in community and working towards a common goal that will see you or others achieve success?
The challenge is really quite simple. If you are the one seeking success in an area of life, embrace those that are there to support you. And when you accomplish that item, recognize those that helped and share your joy with them.
Likewise, if you are part of someone else’s journey, embrace that time and put your all into it. Be the person they need you to be, and do not be afraid to celebrate with them when they accomplish the item set out to be conquered.
I promise you, when you tackle life in that manner, life will reward you and truly make your life lived fuller and more complete. And in the end, that helps to define success, no matter where you are at in your life right now.
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