It's not about you
growing yourself means growing others
Success isn't about the job title on your profile – it's about the impact you leave on the people who’ve travelled with you. One of the key attributes of true leaders is kindness. Not the superficial kind that's reserved for those who can benefit us, but genuine kindness that prioritizes the other person and makes their needs the priority over anything else.
In today's world, some have twisted success into a competitive sport, where winners stand on the shoulders of those they've pushed down. But here's the truth: real success isn't measured by how high you climb, but by how many people you bring up with you.
Bringing people with you means prioritizing their needs and bringing them with you on your growth journey. A growth journey comes in three steps:
Commitment to constant learning. Every person you meet is a potential teacher, every challenge a hidden lesson.
Investment in yourself not for personal gain, but to better serve others. Think of it as filling your cup so you have more to share.
Focus on growing those around you. If you're a leader, this isn't just part of your job – it's your primary mission.
When someone on your team faces a challenge, don't see a problem – see potential waiting to be unlocked. When they struggle, don't see failure – see an opportunity for growth. Your role isn't to judge but to nurture, guide, and elevate. Here's the irony: when you make others' success your priority, your own success becomes inevitable. Not because you chased it, but because it's the natural byproduct of making your environment better.
True success isn't about reaching the summit alone – it's about how many people you've inspired to climb their own mountains. That's the kind of success that is long lasting and makes the world a better place to live in.