Success. It’s something we dress for, strive for, work towards. We wish it upon others as well as ourselves, but what is it? What is success?

Sania Ahmad | Social Entrepreneur, Author, and Mental Health Advocate

I’m only sixteen and have gotten told before that I have a pretty idealistic view of the term “success”, but in all honesty, I’m the founder of a non-profit organization which provides me with literally no monetary gain, yet I somehow feel like the most successful person ever. Reading a message from someone halfway across the world that claims that they found encouragement from what Revive does makes me feel successful. Read more>>

Laura Burchfield Sockwell | Home Organizer & Nanny

I believe success is inner happiness. You could have a career that is raking in the money and still not be happy. Or you could have the family that you’ve always dreamed of and it still not be enough. Success looks different to different people but to me it’s enjoying where you are in life no matter where you are. Having peace in your journey is what I always strive for. Read more>>

Kayla McDowell | Dallas Black Bloggers

To me, success is confidence. If you know you are providing value to your audience, that is success. If you are helping someone reach their own goal, that is success. If you are open to learning, that is success. Success is having confidence to know who you are. To know and understand how capable you are. To know you CAN do anything you put your mind to. That is success. Read more>>

Dr. Faith Robertson | Surgeon, Esthetician, CEO of Dr. Faith Global, LLC, Make-up artist, Brow Expert, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Coach, Chaplain

Success looks different for different people. I don’t think there’s just one ingredient that defines success. I think the definition of success is very personal. The world may look at success from a monetary standpoint but there are millionaires who are depressed and have a hard time just facing the day. If I had to choose three words to define success it would be freedom, peace, and happiness. Read more>>