Why You Shouldn’t Worry about Being Successful, But Rather about Being Progressive
Many people think that the measure of success is the amount of money they make, or how much power they have. But what really matters is not how much money you make on a regular basis, but how much you can change.
When you try to create a positive impact on people around you, you are already successful. It doesn’t matter if you’re making a lot of money or not.
It doesn’t matter if you’re in charge or not. What matters is that when people look at your life, they see that you’ve made a difference in the world and that they are proud to be associated with your actions. That’s what truly matters.
While this is all well and good, most people don’t think about this when they’re young. Most young people have it drilled into their heads that being successful means getting a high-paying job, getting married at a young age, and buying a house before they’re 30 years old.
These goals are not bad. For many, they’re meaningful goals. They are what many people are striving for.
But when you look at the statistics, it’s clear that having goals, whether they are achievable goals or challenging goals, doesn’t make you necessarily more successful. In fact, most people who achieve their goals end up disappointed and unhappy.
Instead of worrying about being successful, try to focus on being progressive. Being progressive means doing what you can to constantly improve yourself, no matter you have reached your goal or not.
That’s the real measure of success.
A successful career is a journey, not a destination. Your journey is the thing that truly matters.
Being progressive means always looking for ways to improve yourself and your career skills.
The key is to be self-aware. Ask yourself “what can I do better?” Look for opportunities to learn new skills and improve your life.
Once you find a way to improve yourself, then go for it! Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your goals. Be creative and don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is not the end of the world, it’s simply a learning experience that will allow you to learn from your mistakes and use them as stepping stones towards success in the future.
Being progressive doesn’t mean giving up when things get tough, but rather finding a way to push through and continue moving forward. The goal is not getting where you want to go, but doing what it takes to get there in the first place!
Steps to Become Progressive in Life:
1. Be creative and don’t be afraid of failure
Failure is not the end of the world, it’s simply a learning experience that will allow you to learn from your mistakes and use them as stepping stones towards success in the future. Don’t worry about making money or getting a high-paying job, but rather focus on becoming more and more progressive each day. You may not reach your goal, but keep moving forward!
2. Be self-motivated
If you have goals that you want to achieve, then don’t let anything stop you from achieving them!
Being self-motivated means being aware of your goals and actively working towards them. It means not letting other people’s opinions get in the way of your progress. It means following your own plan and not letting anyone else tell you what to do.
3. Acknowledge your mistake and try to learn from it
Instead of being self-centered and making the same mistakes over and over again, learn from your mistakes and become more and more progressive each day.
If you’re doing something wrong, you need to be aware of it and change it. By doing this, you can look for opportunities to learn new skills and improve your life. Look for ways to be a better person each day. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, because they’re the best way to learn and make progress in your life!
In Conclusion:
Instead of worrying about being successful, try to focus on being progressive. Being progressive means doing what you can to constantly improve yourself, no matter you have reached your goal or not.
That’s the real measure of success. Your journey is the thing that truly matters!
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I am the Founder of Cudy Technologies, a full-stack EdTech startup helping teachers and students learn better. I am also a mentor and angel investor in other Startups of my other interests (Proptech, Fintech, HRtech, Ride-hailing, C2C marketplaces, and SaaS). You can also find me on Cudy for early-stage Startup Founder mentorship and advice.
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