Plans for Success
When deciding on my personal path in life, I felt that i needed to create a SWOT analysis of myself to where i currently am to measure some of the milestones an current success. On the other hand it is also a great way to categorize some of the changes, experiences and improvements that I may need. I will always need to better and educate myself to stay ahead in the running in this very competitive business market. I am continuing to improve on my skills to better prepare myself when presenting who i am to others and to the professional market. On the other hand being able to measure myself in accordance to my success and profession This analysis acts as a guideline for my personal planning of my future road-map to success.
Success depending on the individual. If given the choice, a majority would probably want a stable career, a property and a family. As I am working towards my goals, I define success as a path when at least 80% of the goals that I want to achieve are completed by the age of 45 – 55. Personally, my current goal is to complete my Bachelor of commerce degree. My educational goal is to complete a MBA as i feel this will give me a solid foundation to build me professional career on.
How does one define success? Is it wealth? Is it happiness? Webster’s dictionary has three definitions.
1. The fact of getting or achieving wealth respect or fame.
2. The correct or desired result of an attempt.
3. Someone or something that is successful: a person or thing that succeeds.
The late Zig Ziglar was one of the most respected modern day experts on success, motivation, and leading a balanced life. In his book Born to Win!,he argues that success cannot be defined in one sentence, but instead it is comprised of many things. One could argue that the definition depends on the individual and one size does not fit all.