Each week I turn the blog over for a day to a successful woman to highlight a lesson learned. Last week Marny Nesher took on a challenge she never expect to do by taking over the blog for a day. Her message of slow and steady really resonated with many of us. If you want to share your story email me at JoDeeKenney@gmail.com for more information.
This week Abishai business owner Fatima Bey drops her knowledge by asking the question are you really a success. She's an expert seamstress who gives clients more than a perfect fit in clothing. She gives them a warm smile, friendship and wisdom.
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Are you successful? We all know that we can fail at times seeking success, but did you know that you can be a successful failure? Wondering what the heck I mean by that? Good! Let me explain.
I think the following example can best explain what I mean. Let’s say you become a famous actor. You’re popular, make movies, and make millions! Many would call you a success because you have fame and wealth. Meanwhile, there’s an unwritten book in you that could have helped millions, but you were too busy chasing money and popularity to get there. With this book, it may have brought speaking engagements, in which you would have used some of the same skills you chose to use as an actor. In this situation, I would call you a successful failure. You succeeded in getting fame and money, but you failed in fulfilling your purpose. Furthermore, as a famous actor, you could be popular today and forgotten about tomorrow. As an author and speaker that helped millions, you could have made the same amount of money, if not more. More importantly, your name would less likely be forgotten!
This above scenario was used to make a point. Your purpose is in you and has been there since childhood. It’s that thing that you just can’t get out of your mind. You used to dream about it as a child. Perhaps somewhere along the way you were told that it could not be done, wasn’t realistic, or to sit down and mind your business. Can I tell you something? Nothing will EVER satisfy you like fulfilling your purpose.
For some of you reading this, you are already on that journey. You know what you’re meant to do and you are working on it. Let me tell you - you are a rarity and I admire you! For the rest of you, if you do not yet know your purpose, it’s not too late. Make sure you’re not chasing what someone else told you to run after. Discover YOUR purpose and chase YOUR dream! When we are successfully walking in our purpose, there’s a drive and a passion for what we do. Words can’t even explain it. I want to see you successful in your purpose!
I will end this post with questions for YOU to answer:
• We all were put on this earth and given life for a purpose. What’s yours?
• What did you dream of doing as a child? What did you want to change or see changed?
• Do you work just to pay your bills? Or Have you made a career out of your passion?
• Are you ready to walk successfully in your purpose?
