To a successful person, others are their equal, never beneath them. They may be giants of industry or arts, but they truly listen and lift up everyone around them. Successful people are men and women in every walk of life, different ages, nationalities, and color. They are famous or live just next door. These giants of success are not afraid to lift everyone on their shoulders, so that they can see even further. A child is a vision and an older individual is a beacon of hope. Nature represents balance and world is an arena of growth and true prosperity. Money, fame, and fortune are tangible and can disappear overnight. Family, friends, and values last a lifetime and are worth their weight in gold. Time spent in truly listening to someone else is quality time and sometimes a simple walk down a woodland path with a friend is a chance to renew strength and composure. Winning an argument to them is not as important as understanding views of another.

You are successful if you feel successful in small achievements as well as larger ones. You are successful if you feel you have all that you need, but you know difference between want and need. You can share what you have and find that it multiplies in return.

The sound of success is laughter-a ringing, relaxed, I’m enjoying life no matter what it throws at me, type of laughter. Its an I’m glad you’re here, that I have pleasure to know you, and let’s work together type of laughter. It’s also a can-I-help-you achieve your hopes and dreams, and feel free to climb on my shoulders and see how far world goes. To your success- ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 July

Here is an exercise for you to try. Periodically through out day, take a check of what you've been thinking about. How much time do you spend reminiscing (or regretting) about past?

How much time do you spend planning or worrying about future? How often do you get totally absorbed in moment: here and now? Begin by making an effort to keep your thoughts focused on present because it truly is perfect.

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Myrtis Smith is a personal coach and founder of Premeditated Life, a Cincinnati-based coaching company specializing in helping individuals manage life's many transitions, especially career changes.