How do we point out a successful person? We look at what they do, how they act and react, and what they accomplish. We examine their outward behaviors, rarely delving beneath the surface. But in reality, success is a multifaceted phenomenon that includes those aspects which we can see as well as those we cannot.
Consider an iceberg. Everyone can see the tip, which appears to float on the surface of the water effortlessly; we all know, however, that there is much, much more to an iceberg than what we can see on the surface. Similarly, success can be viewed in the same light.
Superficially, success is just success, a rarity that seems to be the result of luck or a gift from the powers that be.
Now, if we dig a little deeper, we’ll begin to notice some more obscure factors:
There is persistence.
There is failure.
There is sacrifice.
There is disappointment.
There are good habits.
There is hard work.
There is dedication.
None of these characteristics can be visibly measured, yet they do exist, and each one is equally crucial to success—even the less positive ones.
It’s a combination of countless aspects, both good and bad, and that is what deserves appreciation.
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
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