Achieving Kristen Bauer's Keys To Success

Having the mind and determination to become successful isn’t an easy task. Success isn’t considered a gift, it should be a hard task to achieve and it matters how it is accomplished. Success

The definition of success is in the eye of the beholder. More than three-fourths of your life is spent working to become successful. People are told during childhood to work as hard as they can so they can grow up and make lots of money. But the word success can be taken in many different ways. Everyone has a different understanding of what success means to them. Generally, success means fulfilling the goals that you set for yourself. For some, success is measured by popularity and riches; for others success is determined by the amount of happiness that they feel.

The definition of success differs from person to person. According to the “Poolside” Cadillac commercial, success is having a large house, nice family and a new car. How is that success accomplished? According to the mainstream media, success is achieved through hard work and perseverance. Not by taking extravagant vacations, or working for only a few hours a day. Success for others on the other hand could be having a large amount of free time. The media gives examples of what they think success is, but ultimately it’s up to the person to decide what is success is.

When most people (here in the US or anywhere else in the world) hear or talk about the United States, a common theme is living the “America Dream”. The “American Dream” is the idea that children will have a higher standard of living than their parents and in 1940, 92 percent of them did. But by 1980 that number decreased to 50 percent, in terms of absolute mobility. The term “successful” is a universal term and applies different for every single individual because everyone has different levels of success, some are higher then others and there can be some barriers in the way. There are many stories and evidence that have proven this theme but in the fine details there are many other things that come into play when it comes to becoming “successful”.

The meaning of "success" has numerous interpretations, whether it is your own or society's definition. Within Outliers author Malcolm Gladwell explains that being successful has nothing to do with what kind of person you are, so whether you are intelligent and hardworking or lazy and aloof, it depends on your circumstances growing up. Whether your parents happen to be immigrants, you are one of the smartest men in the country or you make a habit of practicing an activity for a certain amount of hours a day, your own personal success, according to Gladwell is defined by the conditions you grew up in; the idea of being successful varies from culture to culture, therefore, there is no definite meaning of success other than one's interpretation.

Alyssa said success is, “ Success in life is being in love with your significant other and living a life with a healthy and happy family. Working hard in everything you do, but not taking life too seriously and enjoying the small things.” I agree with her points, and strongly agree with not taking things too serious and enjoying the small things. However Kern’s perspective on a successful life is, “ Achieving your goals and being able to do whatever you want with your life. He also believes success is more in the mind than it is in your actions and physical objects.” He also like Alyssa has very good points and is very well at portraying them. Connor’s definition of success is, “Never have to worry about anything money wise, having a very nice house wherever I would like too maybe even a couple of houses, having nice cars in a big garage, having a family that he cares and loves, having a good social life with good friends. No matter who you ask they will have their own definitions of success and they will work towards their definition and goals, while others will work towards

Having the desire to be successful is one thing but without the doing the little things you will never get there. Successful people are committed to doing something every single day. Regardless of what is going on in their lives they work on their craft. They overcome the daily battle between procrastination and motivation. Every day, most people have a list of things they want to do; need to do; or should do; and what they don’t want to do. It’s these daily choices that are influenced by our discipline and

Many people look at those who are successful and think it is so simple. An example, Slash from Guns N' Roses, he makes shredding on guitar look simple. The thing is though, no one looks at all the hard work that people put in to be successful. Drug addicts, they go through relapses but they still keep moving forward and kick the drugs. Another example would be body builders, it's not like one day they magically decide that they want to have intense muscles. It takes time to be successful. No one really knows how hard it is to be successful until they actually try.

Freeburg High School senior Kayla Gerber hopes to leave a legacy on the Freeburg bowling program. She hopes to be remembered for how she never gives up, her determination at school and in bowling, and as someone always willing to help others.

Success isn’t success in the dreamed-up sense that we grow up with. Success is often just surviving the day to day tribulations that we face. Success is having the capabilities to support the ones we love. To do that, we must provide Sacrifice and Hope. Success is dependent in no small part to sacrifice. Whether that sacrifice is hours spent at work, giving up a career to be with family or allowing others to demean you while maintaining a level of professionalism. It’s clear that we almost must sacrifice something to obtain success. Yet it is important to preserve our hopes and dreams. That hope is the wall that supports us when we feel tired or beaten down. The Loving Support of a Woman shows how significant family can be, a main driving factor towards success is the need to be caring and nurturing to those that depend on you. When you have people to protect, it forces one to strive to be the best they can. As a final point, be Satisfied with What You Earned. Although it is essential to do all you can, understanding and placing value in the success you’ve already produced induces a level of confidence and support. Take these moments to appreciate what you’ve earned with your own two hands. Enjoying the fruits of your labors is a benefit of being successful, not an item to be stored away

Oftentimes, human beings picture successful people as rich and powerful. Liz Spaulding, a loving mother, wife and teacher’s aide, however, is successful not only because of her college degree but because she is hardworking, understanding, and caring. After being asked when Spaulding considered herself a success she responded, “I considered myself a success when my children began to make names for themselves throughout their high school careers. It was at that moment that I realized I was both a successful mother and wife.” Clearly, Spaulding’s opinion of when she considered herself a success is agreeable. Any parent that can positively raise children is a success. Parenting can be difficult at times, so the fact that she raised a high achieving family is impressive.

Success. Something that a majority of people strive for. “The 10,000 Hour Rule” and “The Talent Code” are two passages that are both evident in showing people what the true secret to success really is. Although other may believe that success is innate and that some people are destined for success, but

When watching a television show, anyone might see success being portrayed as someone being wealthy, having fancy materialistic items and goes on great vacations. Yes, that might be true in certain opinions but not in every case. My extraordinary father, Matt Mills, is successful, not only in being able to support his family but, also in regards to being a role model for everyone around him. Mills provides his family with everything they need and more. When asked what success he has had in his life he responded with: “My family. My kids grew up to be respectable young adults that I love to brag about to others.” In retrospect, many other people may have mentioned money, having a good job, or materialistic items, when asked this question. Mills

Personal success is defined by how content and enjoyable your life is. That is not to say that challenges and disappointments aren’t included in this. A rich, eventful and challenging life doing what you enjoy and positively affecting others seems to me to be just about right. Find a job you love and you’ll never work another day in your life. I know I won’t. In my

The art form of achieving pure success only goes to the person that jumps through hurtles to reach their goals. Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, or the attainment of popularity or purpose. Leonardo DiCaprio exclaims, “Be thankful for the hard times, for they have made you”. This argues that success is not measured on fame, but on the journey it took to reach that success. Even cashing a check and coming back after a loss, or a decision that could end your close relationship with your daughter forever, are forms of success.