Tratti comuni delle donne di successo

Each of us has a unique perspective on what success looks like. To some, it’s getting a morning run in just in time to make it to our full-time corporate position, coming home to a crockpot dinner ready-to-go, and clearing the table just in time to tuck the kids in and turn on an hour-long sitcom before hitting the hay.

To others, it’s rolling out of bed before our last alarm buzzes in our ear at noon, having just enough milk for a late brunch, and gazing out the window at our neighbor jogging by while we shake our head and take a seat on a yoga mat. To be able to truly relaxed—mind, body and spirit—,is success.

And to the rest of us, it’s meeting somewhere in the middle – having a career that defines part of who we are, but not all. Making it home in time to sit at the table with our family and recount our day. Then, throwing on our favorite pair of sweats with some hot tea and our favorite motivational read.

There are a few things that successful women do, however, regardless of their chosen path. And, it’s these things that give us that extra boost to continue on our journey, whatever that journey may be.

Rimaniamo curiosi. Whether it’s about how we’re going to pitch the newest product line, what the other side of the country looks like, how we’re going to one day retire, or why we care about what we do, we’re always curious.

And, because we’re always curious, we aren’t paura di fare domande. We Google search pretty much everything and when that doesn’t suffice, we join a conference on an issue important to us or attend a seminar on something close to our heart. We read. We journal. We consult our friends and family about the issues closest to our hearts. We never stop asking questions.

And, often, a central question we ask is – how can we help? Abbiamo il desiderio di vedere la differenza in the world, in society, or in our own backyard and we want to be a part of this difference. We want to be part of a transformation – we want to rendere il mondo un posto migliore. Aiutando gli altri, aiutiamo noi stessi. Impariamo e cresciamo, ampliando i nostri orizzonti.

E perché abbiamo il desiderio di aiutare, ma ci rendiamo conto di essere limitati, da soli, nelle risorse che possiamo dare, salviamo. We are thrifty. We are practical. We don’t overspend, and we don’t waste. Waste not, want not. Not only are we limited, but we understand that resources on this planet are limited, in general, and there are others who long for them more. So, we save, and we contribute where and when we can to save others.

In our conquest to save, we know we cannot be afraid of being forced out of our comfort zones. We go if called; we jump in if asked. We leave behind certainly for the uncertain – we aren’t afraid of a blank slate.

Because we’re curious, we want to help, and we’ve positioned our resources in ways that will facilitate us to do so. Ci impegniamo in nuove iniziative, even if they are scary, or daring, or potentially dangerous—even if we don’t see the full picture or have all of the answers. Because, we know we will grow in the midst of a new experience, regardless whether the end result is good to bad.

E, quando andiamo, documentiamo – with pictures and in writing. We show others the beauty in these new ventures, so they can go if called. We are living proof that anything is possible and others need to see this proof. We are proof that we can forge our own paths and are responsible for our own successes.

Because we’re curious, ask questions, have a desire to see a difference, save and take on new ventures only to show others what we discover – trasformiamo. A noi stessi, agli altri, al mondo. Ogni volta che superiamo le paure che ci bloccano, rifiutiamo di indietreggiare di fronte a una sfida e continuiamo a insistere, lasciamo il segno. Siamo le differenze che vogliamo vedere. Siamo noi le ragioni della nostra felicità.

We only have one life. So, go and don’t return. If you make a mistake, learn from it. In all things, stay open, accessible, and willing to learn.

Fate un nuovo percorso nella vostra corsa mattutina. Provate un nuovo piatto nella vostra pentola di coccio. Affrontate un progetto intimidatorio al lavoro che tutti gli altri si rifiutano di toccare. Chiedete alla vostra vicina di casa se potete unirvi alla sua corsa. Meditate durante la vostra routine di yoga. Leggete un libro su un argomento sconosciuto. Guardate un documentario invece di una sitcom.

Ognuno di noi ha una prospettiva unica su come appare il successo. Ma tutti conosciamo il fallimento e tutta la negatività che lo circonda.

You’ve got this. Make today successful.