Instant Optimism: Achieve!

"Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again." ~James Cook

No, I have not arrived

In looking for a good quote to post on my Facebook page on my birthday I came across this one a few days back:  "Success is not arriving at the summit of a mountain as a final destination. It is a continuing upward spiral of progress.  It is perpetual growth." - Wilfred A. Peterson.  It also reminded me of the song "The Climb"...yes I AM quoting a Miley Cyrus tune. Now that's deep!  As you may know, the song also talks about the benefits of striving toward--as opposed to reaching--your destination. 

Now, don't get me wrong, there's great satisfaction in reaching goals. It's hard to be successful without setting goals and achieving some victories.  Focusing solely on getting there may be a mistake, because we then miss so much of life. I would argue most of it, since it seems we are always trying to reach a goal of some kind-or get to that next level. I remember back a few years ago when a colleague of mine asked me what was "next" for me. At the time I had a great job, not at the top of my profession...but a good one and one that allowed me time with my family. She added, "it's not like you've arrived." I remember thinking "arrived where?" I guess arrival is in the eyes of the beholder.

'Having Arrived" or not, the journey is indeed so rich. Whether it's a journey of career success, relationship growth, spiritual or emotional maturity--whatever the case may be--may you enjoy your journey and those on it with you.