August 19, 2026
In Christian Klemash’s book, How to Succeed in the Game of Life, Christian asks 34 of the “world's greatest coaches” about success, and the answers are widely varied.
Leonardo da Vinci reportedly believed he constantly fell short in his fascinating endeavors that are still marveled at over 500 years later.
Are championship-caliber coaches’ ideas of success the same as those of one of history’s most impressive geniuses? What about those of a small business owner or a single mom?
What makes someone successful?
Do you consider yourself successful?
How will you know if or when you’ve become successful?
We can all identify people we deem successful.
Do we really know what success means to them?
Almost everyone has heard the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Do you think the same concept applies to success?
Anytime we compare our lives and accomplishments to others', we inevitably set ourselves up for heartache and frustration.
Your true success will never be determined by someone else’s measuring stick.
Being successful isn’t difficult if you don’t care about the arena.
To be successful, relentlessly strive toward what is most meaningful to you.
Someone else’s idea of your success may look good in a trophy case, but you’ll feel best when it looks good in the mirror.
SHARPER LEADER:
1. Do you want to be successful?
Action Step: Understand you won’t be in every area of life. Write down what matters most in your life and routinely revisit your list as you discipline yourself to accomplish your goals.
2. How will you determine your success?
Action Step: Write down some success markers and work toward them. Celebrate and never discredit each accomplishment.
3. Do you need help?
Action Step: Find a helper and an accountability partner on your road to success.
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