Success! How do we define it? How do we achieve it? How do we get that slight edge that launches us well?
Success is not defined by the amount of money you gain or the letters after your name. It includes all areas of life including but not limited to relationships, health, sports, music, adventure, faith, etc. It’s about doing life well.
High school students are constantly encouraged to envision their futures. They are asked on a frequent, almost daily basis, “What do you want to become?” It is a great question. I heard a comedian once say that the reason adults ask teenagers this question all the time is because they are looking for ideas. The reality is that this question and the thoughts it provokes can sometimes become overwhelming. So how do we set ourselves up to succeed in our future endeavors? I recently read some great advice in the book Success for Teens.
A daughter heading off to college nervously asked her dad, “How am I going to do well in college, how am I going to stand out?” Her father’s advice outlines the slight edge principle. “Show up for your class everyday, and do the things your professors tell you to do, you’re going to beat 50% of the people by just doing that.”
Discipline yourself in the small things and the payoffs are huge. We always think that there’s a short line. I know I frequently try to find the short line at Walmart, and then hear the price check announced in my line. There are no short lines and no short cuts. Big things happen when a multitude of little things come together. When you feel overwhelmed, just continue doing your daily tasks well, and you will discover the path to true success!
(check out: http://www.successfoundation.org/ for more information about the book and other teen resources)
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