What does it mean to have “made it”?

I’ve heard many people’s thoughts, including my own, on the definition of “making it”.

Going forward, I’m going to focus my dreams of “making it” as how I hope to feel and how those around me feel rather than specific situations occurring.

I don’t need a company to craft a new position around me, get promoted to a certain role, have this many kids, lead a specific number of people, buy this or that…

I want to feel cared for, successful, fulfilled, utilized, inspired. I want others to feel heard, appreciated, known, valued, supported.

Maybe I’m “making it”already. Maybe you’re “making it” already.

Listening is key to so much.

Friends can shape our perspectives, enemies can mold our understandings, loved ones can speak care over us.

Pride gets in the way. We want to speak up, share our story, give our input.

The more we listen, the better.

I don’t know if that’s the best way to live.

With the example of sacrifice, if we sacrificed all times in all situations, we would be missing self care.

If we never sacrificed, we would be missing the joy this brings.

Living in the extremes is hazardous.

Again, life is more of art than a step by step guide.

Opportunity is everywhere and it’s asking us to take it.

Even if we feel stuck, there is a hope and opportunity in it. We are responsible for moving forward.

Go for it!