| Do you want to be successful? Most people do. But in | | | | There is a slew of characteristics that define a |
| reality, perhaps success isn’t the best thing to aim | | | | significant person. One of the most important factors is |
| for. Success is a tricky subject because of its unstable | | | | listening. True communication is key by listening |
| meaning. How do you define success? Fame? | | | | reflectively and intently. This allows the person to |
| Fortune? Being the demi-god of Ramen? Everyone | | | | identify the will of a group. Similarly, another important |
| sees it differently. However, there is something more. | | | | trait is empathy. It is important to understand others |
| There is one thing that is so simple and possibly better | | | | and recognize them for the unique gifts they possess. |
| than success itself, yet it is constantly overlooked. That | | | | A significant person also practices awareness, healing, |
| thing is significance. | | | | and persuasion. Last but not least, foresight is a useful |
| Being significant is considerably different from being | | | | skill that should be harnessed by any truly significant |
| successful. So many people make the mistake of | | | | person. This is the ability to foresee the outcome of |
| aiming for classic success. Once this success is | | | | any given situation, carefully using your past |
| acquired, the so-called successful person may go on | | | | experiences to aid you. |
| to lead a full and happy life. He or she may bask in | | | | To be significant, you must accept the idea of delayed |
| everything they’ve ever wanted. But the fact is, | | | | gratification right now. You need to participate actively |
| success doesn’t leave behind a legacy. Success | | | | in life with a positive attitude; don’t live for the credit |
| isn’t what allows your conscience to rest easy, and | | | | of what you’ve done. Sometimes this will require |
| it won’t satisfy your hunger for the feeling of | | | | letting go of a comfortable lifestyle or mindset in order |
| accomplishment that significance will. | | | | to seize something greater. However, keep in mind the |
| The difference between success and significance is | | | | benefits you and those around you shall reap. |
| the application and the effect on those around you. For | | | | Remember that this sacrifice is ongoing, not a one-time |
| example, success means status. Status can be great, | | | | payment. True dedication to significance must come |
| but significance is all about relationships. A successful | | | | from the heart, as cheesy as it may sound. You have |
| person may achieve many things, but significant people | | | | to truly believe it. Through this, others will trust you and |
| serve. One has to focus less on wealth and more on | | | | your reputation, money, and talents will be touched with |
| generosity. | | | | time. |