Achieve Success

Sometimes people have a very narrow definition of success, talent, and ways of connecting them. But as you grow up you’ll find there are various types of intelligence. Howard Gardner, a psychologist, revealed that there are broadly seven basic types of intelligence and abilities:

• Verbal and written expression
• Logic and problem-solving
• Mental picture formulation (creating works of art)
• Music composition talents
• Motor Movements (dancing or athletic activities)
• Interpersonal skills (understanding people and their feelings)
• Personal self-awareness (understanding oneself)

So what does it mean to you? Your skills might be different from your friends and peers. That’s all right. As a student, besides just getting good grades in all subjects or just being good at a sport, there are other indicators of success:

• Can you make school life enjoyable and meaningful? Is learning fun?
• Are you learning how to learn?
• Do you know what your interests and abilities are and have you found ways of improving them? These could be mental, technical, vocational, musical, or artistic pursuits.
• Have you acquired social skills – understanding others and yourself better and gaining a sense of belonging?

If you are already working, there’s more to success in life than just doing your job:

• Is your work enjoyable to you – meaningful, satisfying, and challenging?
• Is your contribution in the workplace valued?
• Have you found your strengths and competencies on the job? Managing all your tasks and growing in knowledge and experience in your field?
• Have you honed your interpersonal skills and ethical standards?
• Are you in a constant state of developing yourself and others? Are you student, teacher, leader and team player?