The best way to deal with that is to live in a fully conscious, compassionate, loving way. Don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed to recognize that this is the only way to live.
Morrie Schwartz

 

To me, success in life is determined at the moment it is about to be taken away.
 

When I am on my deathbed and all is quiet and dark around me, I want to close my eyes, look back on my life and offer a smile and a tear, satisfied and content in knowing that I have lived a beautiful life through the principles of honesty, generosity and selflessness.
 

I want to look back and remember the people in my life, those closest to me, my family and friends and those that I have lost along the way and remember the happiness, joy and experiences we shared.
 

I want to look back and remember those I came in contact with for brief periods of time, those that made an impact on my life and those that I was able to enlighten or have a special impact on.
 

I want to listen to the voices of my loved ones and hear all of the abundant plans and possibilities for what their beautiful future may be.
 

I want to relax in my bed, warm and content knowing that I have given a good crack at life, proud in knowing that I have achieved the things I have desired to achieve in my lifetime.
 

I want to be proud that I have lived my life in a way that sets an example for others.
 

I want to be humble in knowing that I have passed on my knowledge and wisdom to those that can learn and develop from my experience.
 

I want to remember the mistakes I have made along the way and have a chuckle to myself, looking back on how I learned, developed and became a better man because of these.
 

To me, this is the moment that defines success. I will judge my life before God has that honour. From today and for everyday for the rest of my life, I will live by the above principles, and therefore each moment I experience, in its own right, will be a success.

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Brendan Baker

Brendan Baker is Australia's leading personal development blogger and and helps people build and grow online businesses based on their passions. He has created the Launch Your Life Academy and Your First 1000 Subscribers. Connect with Brendan: Twitter, Facebook, Google+

Brendan Baker is Australia's leading personal development blogger and and helps people build and grow online businesses based on their passions. He has created the Launch Your Life Academy and Your First 1000 Subscribers. Connect with Brendan: Twitter, Facebook, Google+

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  1. Great perspective. I define success by looking at the 4 most important areas of my life, these are financial, spiritual, health and relationships. If one of those are in an imbalanced state I don’t know but I can feel it, like something isn’t right. I always try my best to based even my decisions around them on daily basis. 🙂

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