You must define your own success
Quotes that support this principle
“So why do you do what you do? That’s the question you need to answer. Stare at it until you can. Only then will you understand what matters and what doesn’t. Only then can you say no, can you opt out of stupid races that don’t matter, or even exist.” — Ryan Holiday
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“Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When you don’t know what harbor you’re aiming for, no wind is the right wind.” — Seneca
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“Give me a stock clerk with a goal, and I will give you a man who will make history. Give me a man without a goal, and I will give you a stock clerk.” — J. C. Penny
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“Decide what kind of life you actually want, then say no to everything which isn’t that.” — Anonymous
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“How do you grade yourself?” — Derek Sivers
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