Here's another Curiosity Question: What, to you, is the difference...

Here's another Curiosity Question: What, to you, is the difference between SUCCESS and FULFILLMENT? And which do you think you're experiencing more right now?

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Donje Putnam Success is defined by exterior goals/factors. Fulfillment is defined by your internal satisfaction with what you are doing on this earth. I would say I am struggling with both right now. I think if you are in a new environment it's hard to learn how to be fulfilled while you look for success in a new role. I feel like the success isn't quite defined for myself and my confusion and insecurity is affecting my fulfillment. But in the past, I've gotten both these and satisfaction in a job well done in similar roles, so I think it is a temporarily situation, and I'll work to get where I'm going!

Joey Excellent question, Khara. My thoughts: Success is reaching a goal, fulfillment is the sense of happiness and meaning you experience as you pursue goals and live your life.

Stephanie Oehler Thought provoking question! At one time I thought success was a promotion, or a big paycheck. Not exactly the "Life is a game and money is how you keep score" kind of mentality. But success meant my children didn't have to grow up broke like I did. Success and happiness or fulfillment aren't mutually exclusive, but they also don't always come together. I get that speaking gig- that's success or I closed that contract- that's success. But I was WRONG. I didn't feel fulfilled in the way I thought I should. I think our real purpose here is to make each other's lives better somehow. So I strive instead to help others grow, to help them see they are special, to make them feel loved- then I am on my way to being successful AND fulfilled. Success defined for me is to be a better wife, better mom, better sister, better friend, better HUMAN BEING. As I move forward in life & work, I will be asking myself if what I am doing helps me be more successful- using my new definition of success... Show more

Thought provoking question!  At one time I thought success was a promotion, or a big paycheck.  Not exactly the "Life is a game and money is how you keep score" kind of mentality. But success meant my children didn't have to grow up broke like I did. Success and happiness or fulfillment aren't mutually exclusive, but they also don't always come together. I get that speaking gig- that's success or I closed that contract- that's success.  But I was WRONG. I didn't feel fulfilled in the way I thought I should.  I think our real purpose here is to make each other's lives better somehow. So I strive instead to help others grow, to help them see they are special, to make them feel loved- then I am on my way to being successful AND fulfilled.  Success defined for me is to be a better wife, better mom, better sister, better friend, better HUMAN BEING. As I move forward in life & work, I will be asking myself if what I am doing helps me be more successful- using my new definition of success.  Fulfillment is a very happy side effect!

Khara House Loving these definitions and the important distinctions you're making between the terms (and your relationships to them)! ????

Delila House I love this question Khara! Success is where you see yourself going and achieving your goals. Fulfillment is being filled with happiness and joy as you succeed. Honestly I would say I am more successful than fulfilled at the moment. - definitely a transparent moment.

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