Success

Success is about making a difference…not just about making money
If you do research into people who have built over billion dollar net worths this is a common characteristic. Need an example…

Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team is a huge hoops fan. He missed hearing his beloved Hoosiers game broadcasts when he lived out of state. So, he found a way to choose and hear a variety of sports broadcast via the internet. Others loved the idea and began to follow their teams. Eventually, Cuban sold his firm for $5 billion.

Why?

He found success when he wanted to make a difference…the money followed.
My favorite is Sam Walton. He wanted to see how much he could reduce the cost of soing business and selling to the public. He began in neglected areas with populations below a certain threshold. Finally, he got so good at what he did and found ways to bless millions of people everyday with good products at great prices.

The results?

His heirs share a fortune of $100 billion.

Why have I been a minister and now llife insurance salesman?

Because in both cases, I have been used to help people and make a difference.

So, don’t get swayed by society’s definition of success. Seek to make a difference in what you do, who you are and how you give yourself to others.