It can be discouraging to look around and compare your
career standing with that of successful entrepreneurs and career experts
touting their accolades and wisdom on social media. You might even be tempted
to compare your situation to that of some of your colleagues.
Resist the temptation!
When it comes to your career success you should only look to
yourself and measure your success based on the following factors.
Your opportunities to advance or develop in your career.
You’ll experience your career as successful if you have opportunities to move
up in the company, earn a job promotion, and continue to expand your range of
influence.
Your opportunities to develop new skills. A successful
career is one that changes and avoids stagnation. It is one where you are able
to learn new skills, develop in new areas, and be part of the innovations in
your chosen field.
Your opportunities to live a healthy and well-balanced life.
A successful career is one in which your career does not prevent you from
making healthy choices, getting enough sleep, eating well, spending meaningful
time with your family, being physically fit, and enjoying some recreation and
leisure time.
Your opportunities to earn a liveable wage. You don’t need
to be rich and famous. Resist the desire to base your career success on your
paycheck and to compare your things with the things your neighbor owns. Instead
focus on ensuring that you can meet your financial obligations and purchase
items of value that you need and enjoy.
Your opportunities to live your values. If you are doing
meaningful work that is consistent with your values and provides a sense of
purpose you will likely feel a sense of deep satisfaction in your work. Strive
to find work that brings value to your community and to the world and you will
be a success in your career.
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