What does it mean to be successful? Let’s consider the perspectives of several notable figures:
Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of the Virgin Group, believes that too many people measure success by their wealth or social connections. In his view, true success should be gauged by one’s happiness.
Arianna Huffington, the co-founder of the Huffington Post, posits that success is comprised of four pillars: well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving.
Mark Cuban, the billionaire investor, offers a simple take on success: waking up in the morning with a smile on your face, knowing it’s going to be a great day.
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, believes that “Success isn’t how much money you have. Success is not what your position is. Success is how well you do what you do when nobody else is looking”.
Mitt Romney, businessman and politician, suggests that if success is defined not by a job, money, or winning elections but by the quality of one’s relationships with others, life can be successful regardless of one’s bank balance.
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, believes that success is not defined by wealth or power, but by the difference one makes in people’s lives.
All these individuals, despite possessing wealth, career prominence, and fame, define actual success as something beyond these outward symbols. Their words echo the perspective shared by Jesus: “Even when one has an abundance, his life does not consist of his possessions.” To Jesus, success boiled down to one thing: the fruitfulness of a life deeply connected to Himself.
In the words of Oprah Winfrey: “God can dream a bigger dream for you than you could ever dream for yourself. Success comes when you surrender to that dream—and let it lead you to the next best place.”
So, how do you define success?
Something to take just a moment to consider today.
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