Strategies for Success

September 9, 2002 - 0:0
Are you a successful person? Or has dealing with many problems made you despair that you don't know what to do? Unfortunately, most young people, because of their problems and their inability to balance their needs and desires, think success is unattainable.

However, most are seeking ways to become successful.

Family status and parents' level of education and financial status are some of the main factors affecting the success of children and young people, but later in life each person plays the most important role in his/her success.

So, let us see what can help young people succeed.

1) Self-Awareness Prophet Mohammad (S) said: "Whoever knows himself, surely knows his God." This issue is very important.

Now how is it possible for a young person to become self-aware? How can this goal be reached? To become self-aware you must recognize and even list your weak and strong points. Compare these points, and then try to improve the weak points, not letting them overcome you.

2) Loving Yourself There is a difference between loving yourself and pride. What is meant here is self-esteem.

3) Forgiveness Peace of mind is realized through forgiving others and ourselves. Instead of spite and vindictiveness, let's spend our time and energy making the world safer and working for a better future.

4) Trust in God Why is trusting God and beginning our work with "In the name of God" mentioned as the fourth factor behind success? The answer is that knowing God and trusting Him is impossible for someone who doesn't know himself.

5) Goal Identification Having a goal in life makes you hopeful. Identify your life goals, make a list of them according to your priorities, and then consult adults about them.

6) Bravery Never be afraid of not reaching your goal or failing.

7) Happiness One of the main factors behind social and individual success is happiness. A happy person can always influence others in order to reach his goal sooner.

8) Control of Speech A person's weak and strong points are hidden unless he/she speaks.

This is basic advice for realizing goals. Reflect on them in order to reach your goals.