If you were planning to go on a trip, the obvious question is, 'Where are you going?' If you said you were going to write a book, the key question would be, 'What kind of book?'
When someone says they want to be successful, the critical question is, 'How do you define success?'
There are many ways the world measures success -- Becoming successful in one's field of involvement. Acquiring wealth. Making an impact or an impression on culture. All of these represent an element of success but may miss the mark from a biblical standpoint.
Many years ago I came across a definition of success that has become a standard to apply for myself.
Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in
knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of
becoming.
--John R. Wooden
Head Basketball Coach, Emeritus
UCLA
It's not accumulating wealth and things; it's not moving up the corporate ladder; it's not gaining fame and power. Success comes by acquiring peace of mind.
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