Mastering The Art Of Success

(^) Andrew Lock
exactly, I wasn’t sure, I just knew that I must have done something
wrong. Turns out, I was presented with the “Top of the Year” award for
business studi es. You could have knocked me over with a feather. Of
course, I left the office beaming from ear to ear, with a new found
co nfidence, and lots of ideas of businesses I could start.
WRIGHT
What does success mean to you? How do you define it and measure
it?
LOCK
I think it’s important to recognize that success really does mean
something different to each person. For some it’s achieving a certain
amount of money. For others it’s about fame, and being recognized.
For others it’s a personal goal that’s been reached. I do think it’s
important to recognize that s uccess rarely equates to happiness. It’s
possib le to be successful and happy, and it’s just as possible t o be
successful and unhappy. Achieving the former is o bviously the best goal
to have.
To me, success i s simply a broad term that describes a positive
outcome as a result of effort you put in. It means being able to be the
person you want to be, freely and openly, without fear. Money has
never been the main motivation for me. I prefer to focus on freedom of
choice. I recognize that money is important, actually it’s vital because
the world revolves around it; but there are still plenty of people who
have money and they’re miserable. Money can buy a house, but not a
home.
Ultimately, I believe that success often means having enough money
to make choices without annoying limitations that would otherwise be
imposed. It sometimes results in your being treated better, even like a
celebrity. That’s a sad reality, but it’s basic psychology that most people
look up to and admire others they perceive as being successful.
WRIGHT
What surprises you about success?