Welcome to the success issue!! Success can have different meanings but regardless of how you define it, success is always in flux throughout your career. As soon as you achieve success in some form you will likely set a new goal and begin the quest all over again. And for some people who become successful they may find they have to work hard to stay successful.

How is success defined? It is usually based upon a certain condition (social status), an acquisition (house, car, etc.), or accomplishment (promotion, raise). This issue is designed to help you learn strategies to help you work towards success in your career. You can maintain a successful mindset and be proactive in your career development. Here's to your success, Dr. J

Whether you love your job or simply tolerate it, it can take a significant amount of your time each week. While you may have fixed hours you also understand the reality of meeting job requirements and performance expectations, and it may mean working beyond 9 to 5. Some people will gladly put in the extra time, especially if it means they will maintain job security or possibly get ahead. And then there are people who will put in the extra time because of working for a demanding supervisor or manager, and their work must be completed - even if the workload is unrealistic.

Regardless of the reason why you may put in extra time it can lead to becoming a workaholic. While there are some people who can handle working at a frantic pace, at some point everyone needs to take a break. However, it is still possible to be a workaholic and also be successful. The key to success is working in an efficient manner. Read More: The Workaholic's Guide to Success

Success is usually thought of as something positive that has occurred in a person's career, such as receiving a promotion, or it may be something that has eluded them despite their best attempts. It is often associated with material items accumulated or a specific level of income attained. Definitions of success vary and that's why it is possible to sell yourself short if you make comparisons to someone else. During career coaching my clients often talk about what they have not achieved and express it in terms of failure. It is unlikely that anyone does not want to be successful but getting there may be a mystery for some people. What I teach my clients is that you must learn to make success a phrase that works for you as you can decide what it means and how you want to apply it to your career. Read More: What Does Success Mean and How Do You Define It? 

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