Success is commonly known as the accomplishment of a goal, aim or purpose. Each individual's idea of success is different though. As individuals we set goals that we hope to reach and accomplish throughout our life. This often begins at a very young age when children begin to share the careers they envision themselves pursuing. Some hope and dream of playing professional sports while others want to become doctors or firefighters.

As we get older we set realistic long and short term goals that help us determine when we’ve reached our own personal success. In high school some people strive to earn all A’s and get accepted into college. Once in college many students work towards receiving a degree and securing a job. Some people feel successful when making a lot of money. Others feel successful when raising a happy and healthy family.

You define your own success, no one else. Your success is not defined by what others tell you it can be, nor what others say it should be. Your success is not defined by the claims of others. Your success is defined by what you make of it. You can do and be whatever you believe in.

The difference between the successful and unsuccessful is their power, drive and determination to overcome any obstacles and challenges that may interfere with them reaching success. The successful may feel like they have hit rock bottom, but are willing find a way to get back up. Success is not just handed to you it is earned. It takes discipline and effort to reach your goals. Sometimes months and other times years of hard work. When it feels useless to do more than the person next to you, remind yourself that the extra effort put in will set you apart as an individual.

I will never let someone else define my success, neither should you.