15/03/2023
There's success, or achieving a predetermined outcome. And there's fulfillment, the sense that life is full and meaningful. When success doesn't lead to fulfillment, most people redouble their efforts, believing that accomplishing even more will bring them their elusive prize.
Not that success can’t equate to fulfilment, but a lot of the time what we perceive as success does not achieve the fulfilment feelings we desire. We finally get to that goal we have been working toward- and BAM- why doesn’t it feel as good as I expected , why is there still a lingering hole , why does it not feel enough?
We have to ask ourselves is this really what we want or are we meeting other peoples wants and desires or what society says and tells us will make us happy and fulfilled. In reality we need to dig deep inside and ask the hard questions , am I doing what I want or what others and society wants? what is my purpose ? , what am I here to achieve?, what matters to me?, what am I passionate about ?, what will make me feel good inside ?, what will light my soul on fire 🔥?
Also when looking at success - we generally are looking for that ‘external’ validation to help us feel better about ourselves , Whilst true fulfilment generally looks like contribution – sharing something of yourself with others in a way that leaves them better off, happier, more empowered.
