SIKANDER JAMIL through his own personal experiences concludes that “Success has no fixed formula and it can be achieved by firm determination, consistency of efforts and realistic goal setting”.
Perhaps the most surprising thing we find in our life today is that everyone wants to succeed, but we don’t know in reality as to how to succeed and consequently end our youthful years in failure. In such circumstances it seems as if only few people can afford success. But we need to know- What really are the factors that are determinant of success? What is the formula for achieving sure success in life? The fact is that success means different things to different people. For businessmen it will be gaining more and more profits, for students the success may be to pass an examination and so on and so forth.
In spite of all these aspects, I think that success has no fixed formula. But there are certain factors which do contribute in achieving success in one’s life in all dimensions. We may try to list some of the most essential components of success:
i) Goal setting:
This is the most fundamental component to achieve success. One must know clearly what one wants to achieve in life. Without setting goals, one will only dissipate energy in wandering here and there.
Take time Before setting goal, take some time to decide which goal is better for you. Don’t be in a hurry. I think the best way to do this, is to go to some peaceful place like beach, garden, orchard etc. and just not only think rather feel the question itself -what goal will be best for me? Make sure the goal should be realistic, which you can achieve with the available resources. What is the meaning of realistic goal? The way to decide whether you have set realistic goal is possible may be by observing that even “if one person had succeeded in similar conditions as I am in, then there is absolutely no reason that I can’ succeed”. Ask yourself what were the resources available to recent US president - Barack Obama? Or to Abraham Lincoln? Or to other great people who have achieved great name and fame?
In fact, all great men of the world possessed very limited resources. They created everything out of nothing. What sort of power they have got to transform their lives?
ii) Firm Determination:
Once you have set your goal and then never look back. You have to put your entire energy to achieve the goal. Firm determination is one of the most important components in the achievement of success. Once, your determination is total, then nobody can prevent you from achieving the desired goal.
iii) Hard Work:
Beyond doubt, hard work can substitute many things but no substitute is available for hard work. I think it is the only tool of success which can be used uniquely. But working hard does not guarantee success, as there is every possibility that the work is not being done in the right direction. Hence, hard work should be in the right direction. Always remember that no hard work has ever been wasted (however in the right direction). Make hard work your life style.
iv) Developing positive attitude:
Developing positive attitude is absolutely essential to achieve success. Think only positive, about the things you would like to have. The positive thinking has materialized millions of dreams. It can do wonders for you. Develop optimistic attitude. Life is both positive and negative. But you have to look only for the brighter side. Why bother about negative? In fact, we are what we think.
v) Perseverance:
Success is not always easy. You will find several obstacles in your path, which is natural, but you need to continue in spite of difficulties. You have to develop a never say die attitude. The reason for failure of most people is that they often quit when they are very close to success because of some circumstances. Hence, they become prey of their circumstances. I can say it from my repeated experience that the people having this single quality can succeed even in the absence of some of the above components.
The writer is Lecturer in Dept. of Philosophy, AMU.
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