Have you ever thought about what success means to you? If you asked me before I became a mom, I’d probably equate it to wealth, fame, and happiness.
But these days, success doesn’t necessarily mean all of those things. I dreamed of being a mom with an awesome career as a child. Whenever someone asked me what I wanted to be, I’d ramble off a bunch of different occupations. “I want to be a singer, actress, nurse,” I’d say.
My career goals would often change with wind. I also wanted to be a Major League baseball player at one point. I later realized it was impossible. MLB doesn’t allow women to play in the league.
Finding My Passion
It took years to find my passion for journalism. Once I did, it took a while to hone my skills. I eventually thought I found success when I got got THE phone call.
We were about to walk down the aisle when my big break came in New York City. I thought I made it! But then I thought about where I was in life and knew there was so much more that I wanted to achieve.
My husband and I had new goals we wanted to conquer. Like me, he actually thought success meant “having a mansion, driving a sick car.” “My perspective was different back then,” he said.
He went on to say that he doesn’t quite know how to explain it, but feels successful. “We have a beautiful family. We’re not struggling. We can pay our bills,” he explained. “When you die, no one is gonna talk about what you have. It’s gonna be more like what kind of person was he,” he added.
What We Want Our Kids to Know About Success
As parents, we want our kids to know that it’s not all about material things. Also, everyone has a different perspective of success. Don’t get distracted by other people’s opinions . Carve your own path in life.
I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and I feel successful. I don’t have the biggest house. We are not the richest, but we live a comfortable life and we’re content. At the end of the day, that’s what matters.
What does success mean to you? What do you want your kids to know about success?
