Reframing Success

Caffeinated Thought of the Week:

The below poem beautifully displays the essence of true success:

At God’s footstool to confess,
A poor soul knelt and bowed his head.
“I failed,” he cried. The Master said,
“Thou didst thy best, that is success.” 1

Top 3 Takeaways from this Poem:

1. Do not strive to surpass others but instead focus on your personal growth.
2. Aim to achieve your personal best in all that you do.
3. Trust in the process and let the results take care of themselves.

Quote of the Week:

“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 Wooden

Reflection of the Week:

How might understanding success as ‘peace of mind’ from doing your best shape your future actions and decisions?