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When I once asked him, "How do you define success in life?"
He answered,
"Sometimes, a simple thing is a success. Sometimes I don't have specific goals, but I have dreams. If they come true, I will be happy. I am not overthinking about the future now. I live my days as they come. I don't know where I will end up, but I always remain optimistic about the best."
I was quiet. I never imagined his answer would be like that.
A simple thing is a success.
Sometimes, we forgot to appreciate ourselves for the small things. We only focus on the big achievements, forgetting that the big things never come without the small steps. In today's world, scrolling through social media and seeing many different people living what appears to be seemingly perfect lives. Maybe some of us find ourselves trying to copy them by buying expensive things, going to abroad for vacation, and posting pictures on our social media to get "likes."
I have to admit, there were times I tried like what they did. But in the end? I felt like I was chasing something I could never fully become. I can't be someone's life. I used to think that success meant when you can achieve something big, earn much money, or you can buy an expensive car or house.
But then, I understood.
We can't define our success based on someone else's standards. Often, we are so focused on the result that we forget to value the journey itself: the effort, the prayers, the patience, and the growth align teh way. We tend to rush, hoping everything will fall into place as soon as possible.
From his statement, I realized that I rarely appreciate myself for the small things. I have been so focused on the big goals then I end up overthinking. Now, I am learning to slow down, acknowledge my progress, and celebrate even the litte victories. Because sometimes, those small things are the real definition of success.
There is no "late." I only know one thing about myself: I have dreams, and I will fight for them with patience. My time will come.
Be patient, dear one.
Accept where you are today, because growth take times. You are not defined by the end result. You are defined by the efforts you give and the love you share to others.
You cannot define your worth by the end results of your efforts: because you are not the author of your life. God is.
With love,
Ihat
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19 Comments
Yaa. Melangkah dari yang kecil dulu lama lama akan besar. Apapun hasilnya namanya juga berusaha. Semua butuh kesabaran dan proses...
ReplyDeleteBetul sekali! Thank you for reading :)
DeleteThank you for giving me a reminder.. sometimes I am also confused when I wake up not knowing what to do without a goal, but someone reminds me, that I have privileges, I still have a mother to take care of who will always pray for me, I also have a shop that I don't have to pay rent for because it's in my own house. Then it turns out there are so many things that I am not grateful for just because I want to be someone else, want to get something else.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, we skip and forget the little things in this life. And these little things are very important and meaningful if we realize it. Thank you for sharing!
Deletesegala sesuatu kembali kepad Sang Pencipta ya
ReplyDeletemanusia hanya berencana dan berusaha
hasilnya tetap Yang Maha Kuasa yang punya hak jadi penentu
semangat!
Semangat juga, Mbak!
DeleteWow, this journal really hits different! Loving how it reminds us that small wins are real success. No need to chase someone else’s life, just enjoy your own grind and celebrate every tiny step.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading, Mbak!
DeleteKesuksesan memang harusnya dimulai dari hal-hal yang sederhana. Cuma, kebanyakan dari kita yang abai sama hal yang sederhana lalu menganggap kesuksesan itu terjadi saat mereka sudah berhasil melakukan hal-hal yang hebat.
ReplyDeleteIya betul, Mbak. Karena efek dari sosial media juga gak sih. Jadi terkadang kayak dipaksa buat cepet-cepet berhasil tanpa melihat perjuangannya gimana
DeleteIya, kita terlalu fokus pada target besar atau impian besar, sampai-sampai nggak menyadari atau nggak mensyukuri pencapaian kecil, padahal itu bagian dari kesuksesan.
ReplyDeleteBetul banget, Mbak. Jadi suka jahat sama diri sendiri gak sih kalau udah kayak gitu :'(
DeleteKesuksesan sejati adalah menghargai langkah kecil, bersabar, dan percaya pada waktu Tuhan.
ReplyDeleteSepakat, setiap orang punya kesuksesan masing-masing yang mungkin bagi society biasa saja. Misal ternyata di rumah dia adalah anak yang paling berbakti, rela menunda mengejar mimpi duniawinya demi mengurus orangtua yang sakit.
ReplyDeleteSemangat terus para pejuang
Success is when our life today is better than it was yesterday. For me, this is the benchmark, not other people’s achievements
ReplyDeleteKadang sukses itu dilihat dari harta dan kenyamanan hidup kalau menurutku. Karena itulah kan kalau ada orang merantau akan dibilang sukses kalau pulangnya bawa mobil. Namun tentunya setiap orang juga punya golnya masing-masing dan momentumnya masing-masing. Semoga kita bisa selalu menjadi makhluk yang selalu bersyukur atas nikmat yang diberikan kepada kita.
ReplyDeleteBanyak yang bilang kalau sukses itu udah punya banyak materi, kendaraan atau rumah mewah. Sukses sebenarnya nggak selalu dihitung dengan materi, bisa jadi pencapaian sederhana, anak yang terawat, pintar, keluarga yang harmonis juga bisa dibilang sukses. Tergantung pola pikir juga sih. Yang pasti bagi saya sukses itu bisa lebih baik dari sebelumnya
ReplyDeleteKetika sudah berhasil, tidak perlu melihat ke orang lain. Syukuri terhadap apa saja yang telah dicapai, lalu pertahankan dan menambahnya
ReplyDeleteThat's right...
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to read reflections of an achievement. Because we always focus on big achievements. Perhaps because the effort we put in to achieve them is so great, we sometimes forget the small achievements we accomplish every day.
Through this article, we all learn the importance of loving ourselves first.