success

                                       How do you define success?

          Success is when you have achieved your goals and you are able to fulfill your needs and dreams. I see my responsibilities that I owe and for me to take care of those responsibilities, I have to succeed toward my goals to become successful person in life. I have to work really hard months and perhaps a few more years to achieve my goals. I want to be able to sit with my family at end of the day and not to worry about paying my bills. There are different aspects in life that help you succeed 
 in life like family support, money and being positive.
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          Family support is very important when you are working hard toward your success daily. It really eases your day and mind when you know someone has helped you do some of the household chores. Family is always there for you when you need that care and support to stand on feet again the next day of being so tired the day before. You need the encouragement when you feel overwhelmed. According to Tamir Jha, “The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.”  This is exactly how I feel when I have this happening around me. I am able to concentrate toward my success goal without thinking about my family. I come home and I see my kids are fed and cleaned.
                                           

          Money is the second important thing that plays the role toward being successful. I can’t imagine my life without having money. I would not have been able to go to school and college without having money in my account. I appreciate my husband working so hard for me to continue going to college that helps me in so many aspects. I can buy my books and other necessities that are mandatory for my school and not worry about the bills. According to Dr.Sharma, “ Market sells everything for money.” This is true because life is hard if one doesn’t have enough money for living. You need money for every turn in your life. I am blessed to have a good husband that helps me afford my needs.
 

          Third important thing that helps me achieve my success in life is my own positive attitude. I have learned to ignore negative things around me that used to control my mind from moving forward. I still see and hear some of the people whom I should be calling my family members putting me down talking about materialistic things or instigating my family and breaking my peaceful life. But with my inner strength I have learned to survive. I know people who don’t want to see you happy and try to take your happiness away can never be your own or family. According to Ashley Smith, “Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” After I got over the negativity in recent chapter of my life, I have become more aware of my coming future. I am able to concentrate on my success. I see my life full of beauty and everything feels and looks good.
 

          Where I see so many aspects that helps me succeed, I also see aspects that prevent me from being successful. These aspects are lack of money, personnel issues and economy.

          I have been working at my job for 8 years and now I have to cut down hours to continue with my school. This means I am making less money now and have to control some of my future expenses. I have to think twice before I buy anything for my house and family.

          Second thing that prevents me from being successful in life is my personal issues. I have seen and endured so much in my life, It has been so hard for me to stand for my self again and work toward my success in life. My personal issues were taking toll on me at one point when I realized I had to be successful toward something I was passionate about. That will help me live happier because I will not be depending on others with so many things that I depend on now. 
 

          Third thing that prevents me from being successful in life is economy crisis. Everything is so expensive now a days that you have to think twice before buying. Most of the things I do or anywhere I go it involves money. Gas prices have gone up and I have to pay for parking at school as well. Life’s getting harder and harder everyday to live and achieve for better so I have to work harder toward my success.