Barometer of Success

As I get older - I still look mid 20s I know

My ideas around success have changed a lot

This is positive, it shows growth and evolution

But I also find there's a tug of war between who I am now and who I want to be

Or where I am now and where I'm going

It's easy to regress or get frustrated when your growth is slow

I've learned (still learning) to ask myself a few questions that help to clear my mind when making decisions

Do I get animated when explaining this to someone I care about? Great sign if yes - means I genuinely care

Would younger me be proud to look up and see me making this decision?

Am I doing the best I can with the knowledge I have?

I might look back and feel embarrassment at current actions but if I'm doing the best with my knowledge then I'm happy with it

You will always learn more and change your stance with that new knowledge - healthy growth

But for me, answering yes to each of these 3 questions means I'm happy to pursue whatever it is

What are your questions?