{"id":1032,"date":"2010-11-18T10:25:26","date_gmt":"2010-11-18T10:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.planetofsuccess.com\/blog\/?p=1032"},"modified":"2020-02-02T15:32:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-02T15:32:23","slug":"accomplishment-the-meaning-of-success-and-how-to-define-success-in-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planetofsuccess.com\/blog\/accomplishment-the-meaning-of-success-and-how-to-define-success-in-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The Meaning of Success and How to Define Success in Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article about accomplishment is going to explain the meaning of success and shall answer the question: \u201cHow to define success in life?\u201d In the following, you can find a definition of success and what it means to be successful in life. (For a more detailed explanation of success, have a look at <\/span>what is success<\/a>. Also, be sure not to miss: how to measure success<\/a> and what does success mean to you<\/a>. <\/span>Definition of Success: <\/span>Success<\/span> (the opposite of failure) is the status of having achieved and accomplished an aim or objective. Being successful means the achievement of desired visions and planned goals. Furthermore, success can be a certain social status that describes a prosperous person that could also have gained fame for its favorable outcome. The dictionary describes success as the following: \u201cattaining wealth, prosperity and\/or fame\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to define success in life? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The only person that can answer the question above is you. I am neither able nor willing to prescribe the ultimate definition of success, as this is not possible. Every person is thinking differently about being prosperous in life and is defining success in another way, so there can’t exist a definition that is suitable for all. It is very important that you know exactly how to define success in life! Make yourself aware what accomplishment, success, and prosperity in general means to you in your life. Some might define success as having luxurious cars and a huge mansion, whereas others consider a life full of joy and happiness with their family as the true meaning of success. Once you have figured out what is important for you personally you are able to focus on your visions and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

The meaning of success <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the most important<\/span> key steps to achieving success in life<\/span> is to know the meaning of success for your personal life. The true meaning of success goes far beyond the common definitions of success, such as having a lot of money, being wealthy, having a lot of tangibles and earned degrees. Quite the opposite: true success in life cannot be measured with the above-named factors, but instead with the amount of people that are able to live a better and more advanced life because of what you created. This is the meaning of success. Not the trophies people are collecting in their lives. Media and society let us often conclude that living a successful life means to be extraordinarily wealthy and have a lot of tangibles. But the meaning of success is to live a happy life and to make this world a better place for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Definition of failure <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The opposite of success is failure as it means to fail while trying to achieve aims or objectives. Besides this regular definition of failure, it also can be said that even wealthy and successful persons fail in their lives. Just think about the rich and famous and all their scandals, addictions and suicides. All of them were extraordinary persons but a lot of them were also extremely unhappy with their lives and were not able to see the meaning of success. Wealth cannot be defined with money, but instead with values in your life that make you a happy person, such as friendship, relationships, and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The difference between accomplishment and success: <\/strong><\/span>
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    Accomplishment <\/span>is often associated with success, but it is not the same. Accomplishment refers to the results we desire when we attempt to reach specific goals. Basically it is the results that we plan or expect to occur. <\/span>Success<\/span> is the positive consequence or outcome of an achieved accomplishment. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n

  2. The definition of accomplishment <\/span><\/strong>
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    Accomplishment can be seen as the process to become successful and with every accomplished goal you take a step towards prosperity and a life full of success.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to achieve success in life? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n