I think I lost the plot for the last three months and after one of the busiest periods of my life, am finally getting back to having time to think. This got me wondering about the definition of success. It is one of those concepts that plague people and society has developed an elevated level of anxiety about success.
Am I successful because I’m busy, because I’m making money? Because I’m happy? Don’t look at me for an answer as I frequently grapple with the same question. Particularly so as I walk through my own neighbourhood, past $5 million houses that seem to capture today’s definition of success. (The one that amuses me most is the house where the owner bought the house next door and tore it down so that he could have a slightly bigger garage.)
Someone who has grappled successfully with the concept is Alain de Botton. I thought for a treat today, you might enjoy his TED Talk on the subject.
Since the posts stopped, I’ve slowly found myself falling to the back of the pack – no longer able to lead, stripped of the free tools I borrowed from your blog.
Must I now find Insight, Inspiration, and Process Control techniques all by myself? Abandoner (it’s a word – I looked it up)!
Wishing you all the best for a belated Happy New Year, Charles.
OK, I get it. I’ve lost the plot and been so busy with other things that I’ve been neglecting you. From now on, I’ll commit to one post per week and you can nag me if I don’t fulfill my commitment. Meanwhile, traffic to the site is still strong, even though I’m ignoring it. And the site has actually gotten me some very interesting business.