Thursday 12 July 2012

Wealth & Success

"I want to be successful"

I think some people get so wrapped up in their aspirations that they forget about their present fortune. Being wealthy isn't just about earning a wage, it's about life fulfillment. I think the wealthiest people are not those who have the most money, but those who find the most happiness with what they do have. Holding on to friends and family, supporting each other and always having a willingness to learn, is what will lead to ultimate success. As long as we have our basic physiological needs, we can provide safety, love and belonging to ourselves and others, building our self-esteem. Having confidence, working to achieve goals, respecting ourselves and others - this is the formula for success. Maslow's hierarchy of needs says that the height of our needs is self-actualization - Maslow described self-actualized people as those who were fulfilled and doing all they were capable of. People who have morality, creativity, spontaneity, lack of prejudice, capability to accept facts, and problem solving abilities - these are successful people.