What Can We Do To Live A Successful Life?

How would you define a successful life?

Most would say it is all of your material possessions. Yet there are millions of people who live successful lives who are of modest means.

They may not be rich in the financial sense of the word, but they are rich in life and in values.

How can we have a positive impact or impress others?

Here are a few traits that define success in life:

Sincerity. Don’t try to deceive or impress others – be yourself and do what is right based on your beliefs and values.

Be genuine. Your actions speak higher than your words.

Be enthusiastic. Show this to others and commit yourself to being the best you can be.

Be honest. Let ethics, morals and honor be your compass.

Be heartfelt. Let your thoughts and emotions be openly expressed – let your feelings show.

Have humility. A sense of humbleness will have a lasting impact on others.

Have personal integrity. Always do what you know is right.

Be courteous to others.

Have empathy. Be understanding of the feelings of others.

Have compassion. Reach out to help others with love and kindness.

Be generous in life. Give of your time, money or wisdom. Share with others so they can see the true joy and adventures in life themselves.

What qualities do you think define success in life?

Read more posts by Mary Ann Sheveland here. Mary Ann is a blogger for JenningsWire.

Mary Ann Sheveland

Mary Ann grew up in Brownwood, a small central Texas town. Her early love of the violin, which developed at the age of ten, and subsequent mastery of the instrument opened many opportunities for her. She was mentored and prepared for her musical journey from the director of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. She auditioned and was selected to join the Blue Jeans Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was underwritten by Levi Straus Blue Jean Manufacturer and the City of Estes Park, Colorado. Two musical students from each state were selected and concerts were given each Sunday afternoon in a natural amphitheater in the Rocky Mountains. Mary Ann remains an alumnus of this group which is an active symphony now making their home in Breckenridge, Colorado. Mary Ann also played in the Las Vegas, Wichita Falls and Austin Symphony Orchestras.

She had a busy career beginning at the Governor’s Office in Colorado. Then fourteen years at a Texas Trade Association. She was Manager of a Computer Magazine Publishing Company. The last few years of working were spent in sales, which led to her home office, as her husband’s health declined.

Since her husband’s death, Mary Ann has written several books, including a Book of Poetry, Children’s Short Stories, Reflections, The Pioneers and her just published book, Journey of My Heart, A Memoir.

During the last quarter of 2012 Mary Ann was engaged with speaking engagements and book signings in several states, as well as radio interviews from New York City, Dallas, Denver, Portland and Seattle, Washington.