{"id":2620,"date":"2022-02-09T13:16:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T05:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawnjosiah.com\/?p=2620"},"modified":"2022-02-09T13:17:02","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T05:17:02","slug":"chasing-success-what-is-it-and-why-some-people-are-opposed-to-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawnjosiah.com\/shawnjosiah\/chasing-success-what-is-it-and-why-some-people-are-opposed-to-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Chasing Success : What Is It And Why Some People Are Opposed To It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"op3-designer-element\">\n<div data-op3-children=\"1\"><div id=\"op3-element-vmhHZX7H\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"vmhHZX7H\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"section\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Section #vmhHZX7H\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"5\"><div id=\"op3-element-5eRdbEzp\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"5eRdbEzp\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #5eRdbEzp\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-WjhXS8bb\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"WjhXS8bb\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #WjhXS8bb\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"3\"><div id=\"op3-element-9QrmaLei\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"9QrmaLei\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #9QrmaLei\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2>Chasing Success : What Is It And Why Some People Are Opposed To It?&nbsp;<br><!--EndFragment--><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-Rcj8PLdi\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"Rcj8PLdi\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"customhtml\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Custom HTML #Rcj8PLdi\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-custom-html-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-code-html><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1357857881778325\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Before Content - Horizontal -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1357857881778325\" data-ad-slot=\"9570315525\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-uEnjHdol\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"uEnjHdol\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #uEnjHdol\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p>Most of us have already tried chasing success. When you heard the news of a friend becoming successful and rich because of cryptocurrency, the first thing that came into your mind was to follow what he did so you, too, can become successful just as he is. When you read that a friend became successful because he ventured into a certain business, you know it sparked the desire in your mind to try the same path.&nbsp;<\/p><p><!--StartFragment--><br><\/p><p>Chasing success is common, but some people are opposed to this idea. Dreaming of being accomplished one day certainly should not be frowned upon, right? But chasing success is different than dreaming of success. Here are the reasons why most people don\u2019t want to chase it.&nbsp;<\/p><p><b><\/b><br><!--EndFragment--><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-5cUnPDhj\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"5cUnPDhj\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #5cUnPDhj\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-vbBHOnfA\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"vbBHOnfA\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #vbBHOnfA\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"2\"><div id=\"op3-element-PuP0nbO2\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"PuP0nbO2\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #PuP0nbO2\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2><!--StartFragment-->Success Is Not The Same For Everyone<!--EndFragment--><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-fsBJD129\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"fsBJD129\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #fsBJD129\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p><!--StartFragment-->Different people have different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/communication\/the-new-definitions-success.html\">definitions of success<\/a>. For some, it means being able to follow their passion in life. For others, it\u2019s about getting rich rather than being merely financially stable. For some, it means having a complete family. When the people we look up to attained their success, they kept in mind their own priorities and what they really want to achieve. If you keep chasing success, or rather follow other people\u2019s path to success, chances are high that you are aiming for that goal which is not the same as yours in the first place.&nbsp;<!--EndFragment--><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-tc6Cs36a\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"tc6Cs36a\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #tc6Cs36a\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-XMiz4tWg\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"XMiz4tWg\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #XMiz4tWg\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"3\"><div id=\"op3-element-PYcSZeuo\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"PYcSZeuo\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #PYcSZeuo\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2><!--StartFragment-->Success Is Not Necessarily Happiness<!--EndFragment--><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-RrG50ofX\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"RrG50ofX\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"customhtml\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Custom HTML #RrG50ofX\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-custom-html-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-code-html><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1357857881778325\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1357857881778325\" data-ad-slot=\"3751441233\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-O1Ax6iVq\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"O1Ax6iVq\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #O1Ax6iVq\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p><!--StartFragment-->Your own version of success is that one where you will be happy after all the hardships you are going to encounter. If you keep chasing success of others, you would most likely be miserable. You would most likely forget the real goal that you are aiming for in the start. You think that the success of others could make you happy. You see others happy and finally content because they have prized material possessions, but in reality, you are looking to find genuine relationships that will last for a lifetime. You see others happy because they finally have their dream lifestyle, but in reality, you are looking for something more than materialism.<!--EndFragment--><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-C0IPPl3G\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"C0IPPl3G\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #C0IPPl3G\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-71U9zDDo\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"71U9zDDo\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #71U9zDDo\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"2\"><div id=\"op3-element-HZEshe3U\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"HZEshe3U\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #HZEshe3U\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2><!--StartFragment-->When You Chase Success, You Are Delaying Your Accomplishments<!--EndFragment--><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-GZ6geBpB\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"GZ6geBpB\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #GZ6geBpB\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p><!--StartFragment-->When you follow the path of others, you are not only delaying your own success but might also be sacrificing important relationships along the way just to \u2018keep your eyes on the wrong prize\u2019. You might be working hard to get to the top of the social ladder but your relationships with your family and significant other are suffering.&nbsp;<!--EndFragment--><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-A1I9l8AW\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"A1I9l8AW\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #A1I9l8AW\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-ywIoGNxq\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"ywIoGNxq\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #ywIoGNxq\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"3\"><div id=\"op3-element-fslyyXs2\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"fslyyXs2\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #fslyyXs2\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2><!--StartFragment-->Final Thoughts<!--EndFragment--><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-I8YC1ige\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"I8YC1ige\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"customhtml\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Custom HTML #I8YC1ige\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-custom-html-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-code-html><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1357857881778325\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1357857881778325\" data-ad-slot=\"8883569796\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-HTGoxHB1\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"HTGoxHB1\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #HTGoxHB1\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p><!--StartFragment-->Instead of chasing success, define clearly what your goals are. 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