Redefining Success – Create a Version of Success That Actually Feels Good.
If you’re constantly hitting goals but still feel unfulfilled, it might be time to ask:
Whose version of success am I living out?
Traditional definitions of success—money, status, productivity—are rooted in external validation.
But more of us are waking up to the idea that success should be sustainable, value-aligned, and deeply personal.
Here’s how to redefine success so it supports your wellbeing and creativity:
1. Whose Success Are You Chasing?
From childhood to career pivots, we’re surrounded by shoulds: “You should make 6 figures.” “You should scale fast.” “You should want more.”
But the question is: do you?
Start by identifying whose expectations you're living up to—parents, mentors, online gurus—and whether they still feel true for you.
2. Identify Your Core Values
Your values are the heartbeat of your vision. Without them, success feels hollow.
Try this exercise:
List your top 10 values.
Narrow it to 5.
Now reflect: are your goals reflecting those top 5 values?
Example: If your top value is freedom, but your business model requires you to work 70 hours a week, there’s a disconnect.
3. Imagine Your Ideal Day
Instead of defining success by what you have, define it by how you live.
Visualize:
How do you spend your mornings?
What kind of work do you do, and with whom?
How do you feel at the end of the day?
Let this become your blueprint—not someone else’s metrics.
4. Set “Enough” Goals
Success doesn’t always mean more. Sometimes it means enough.
Enough goals ask:
What’s the minimum viable income that supports my life?
How many clients would feel sustainable?
How much rest do I need to feel whole?
This mindset not only prevents burnout—it encourages smarter business decisions rooted in sustainability.
5. Build Around It, Not On Top Of It
When you define your version of success, reverse engineer your systems, offers, and time use to support it.
Don’t build a business on top of your dream life. Build it around it.
For example:
If your version of success includes slow mornings, don’t schedule early calls.
If it includes creativity, block time for ideation, not just execution.
Takeaway: Redefining success isn’t about lowering the bar. It’s about raising your standards for joy, alignment, and sustainability.
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