FINDING
SUCCESS AT WORK

Topics: Achievement; Career; Family; Fulfillment; Goals; Happiness; Joy; Meaning; Money; Motivation; Prosperity; Purpose; Relationships; Satisfaction; Self-worth; Success

References: Jeremiah 29:11; Matthew 6:19–21; 16:26; Mark 8:36; Luke 9:25; Romans 12:2; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5

Our views of what success in business means vary. According to a study by Success magazine in 2006, 60 percent of respondents said business was a success if it added value to the lives of others. Only 18.8 percent said success meant “making a lot of money.”

Other findings: In answer to the question, “What is the single, most important element for success?” respondents said:

faith: 41.0 percent

family: 25.5 percent

a balanced life: 11.7 percent

happiness: 7.3 percent

What are the most important factors for success?

good relationship with family—89.9 percent

good relationship with spouse—89.6 percent

good relationship with God—86.0 percent

freedom to do what you want—61.7 percent

financial security—57.5 percent

good career—47.1 percent

leaving a legacy—43.4 percent

money/wealth—32.3 percent

—“The New American Dream,” Success (Summer 2006)