Does money measure success?
The most common standard measurement is money — our bank accounts. That’s how so many people measure their success today, so perhaps it works? I went to an event for high-performing entrepreneurs and the question was asked of the room, “How many of you have achieved your financial goals?” Amazingly, 80% of the room raised their hand. Then the question was asked, “how many of you feel successful?” and 80% of the hands went down. This example alone shows that there is little to no connection between the standard measurement of success and the feeling of success. I for one have never been motivated by the money. Most years, if you were to ask me how much I make, the genuine answer is that I have no clue. I usually find out the answer to that question once a year, at tax time, when my accountant tells me. And if money were the only measurement, we’d all have a number in our minds that, if we reached it, we’d stop working. And most of us don’t. No matter how much I make, I don’t want to st
