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Many people do not understand what success is. Success is not a destination as many may think. In fact, success is a process. It is a discipline and culture in which a person partakes in order to reach or meet a set goal/s.
Discipline can be defined according to Oxford dictionary as "a system of rules of conduct" or according to www.thefreedictionary.com "to train by instruction and practice, as in following rules or developing self-control". Note the use of the word "system"; which is a set of interrelated ideas or a structure based on interrelated ideas with the purpose of producing or reproducing a known/expected outcome.
Any form of discipline whether be at social, financial, military, religious, academic or whatever you can think of takes time to develop. In many cases, most disciplines are obtained through years of training while others remain a life long process. This applies especially to success, which I said it is a process or discipline (not the outcome) practiced through a specific system with the intention of achieving/obtaining a specific outcome.
No one wakes up to be amused by the news that they are successful. No one comes to your door to announce that now you are a successful woman/man. Your achievements though maybe be surprising to many are never a surprise to you. That's because of the set of principles and discipline you took in order to reach where you are today. Your achievement is the direct result of your pain, sweat and sacrifice you made along the way to get to where you are. Hence I find it very insulting when someone tells me that I'm lucky, and I'm sure you do too.
Many people what quick fix or overnight riches, but these things are not success because one can never maintain such. Gamblers and lotto winners can not maintain their quick earned riches because they never took the time to learn the discipline concerning the handling of money. Money fell took quick into their palms and slipped through their fingers just as quick because they haven't development the skills required to maintain it.
This applies to many of us, including of sports heroes and heroines. Although these people have mastered their art in whatever field their in, they still lack the discipline required to handle money. Handling money requires a set of skills and discipline like every other sport, and those who achieve this art and master it have the bank accounts to prove it.
Success itself has nothing to do with money. Yes, one can be success in the handling of money and accommodates wealth as a result but this is just a small portion of what success really entails. Success applies to managing your family, your relationships, your occupation, your service to your community and fellow human beings and animals but most importantly managing your time. If you can't successful manage your time then how can you enjoy the fruits of your labour?
Like everything we have mentioned this far, time management requires discipline and takes time to excel, but those with the desire to achieve this skill can one day manage it better than others.
Whatever your dreams, whatever your challenges, take time to learn and master the field and you will one day achieve. Remember, its a process. It takes time. Be patient and willing to learn.
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