The Dilemma of Success Without Fulfillment

[Image] Redefining What Matters "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer Hello, For years, I chased the conventional markers of success - a high-powered career, a hefty paycheck, and societal accolades. But even after achieving many of those goals, I felt a gnawing sense of emptiness and lack of fulfillment. What's more, I witnessed the same hollow emptiness in friends and family members who had "made it" by society's standards. It dawned on me that true success is far more nuanced than just checking off boxes. How is your definition of success serving or limiting you? Take a moment to reflect - does it encompass aspects that really matter to you like quality relationships, personal growth, or making a positive impact? Or have you unconsciously adopted society's narrow version focused solely on material gains and status symbols? By redefining success on your own authentic terms, you open the door to a more rewarding and meaningful life. Craft a personal definition centered around your core values, growth, and the legacy you want to leave. One great way to do this is through the use of Growth Prompts - thought-provoking questions designed to stimulate self-reflection. Try a prompt like "What matters most to me right now?" and journal your response. For example, I used to feel constantly overwhelmed by stress, juggling work and family life. Some simple reflection helped, but it wasn’t until I used [LifeHack's A.I assisted journaling]( that I gained a fresh perspective. It helped to reveal that my stress often spiked when my kids interrupted my work. I realized I had unrealistic expectations—they couldn’t automatically know when I was busy. After a simple conversation with my kids about my work schedule and setting clear boundaries, my stress levels significantly dropped. This experience taught me the power of reflection, communication, and boundary-setting— going back to the fundamentals of "success". Renowned achievers understand setting firm boundaries is key to honoring this redefined success. Bill Gates famously had a strict 'no work after 6pm' rule to prioritize family time. Oprah has regularly taken 'life pausing' breaks from her hectic schedule. What boundaries might you need to implement to truly live out your ideals? Use Growth Prompts like "What activities energize me?" to identify priorities. ([LifeHack All-Access]( provides a library of Growth Prompts and AI coaching to transform insights into actions.) This week, commit to at least one new boundary that protects your priorities. It could be as simple as no emails past 8pm or taking a work-free Saturday. Small wins create momentum. Redefining success requires consistently living in alignment with what you hold most sacred. Cheers, Leon Founder & CEO @ LifeHack Expand Your Perspectives with Lifehack All-Access Confront your limits, forge new paths, and expand your perspectives through our transformative prompts and expert guidance. [Learn More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( 2024 © LifeHack. All Rights Reserved. [Unsubscribe here]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom