Success is both subjective and a relative term.

To some, a person is only successful if he is a multi-millionaire.

To some, a person is deemed to be successful if he gets to be interviewed on national television;

while some may respect a loving father as a truly successful man.

Whatever your definition of success may be, we can all agree on the fact that nothing great comes easy. And unfortunately, statistics prove to us that the chances of you succeeding is actually very slim.



And here's why.

You Aren't Unique

Traditionally, most of us are brought up in an educational system where our creativity are suppressed. Not only does this take place in schools but it happens naturally in our homes since childhood.

Words of advice such as; --

"You should go to a good school, get good grades and work for a good company with prospects and benefits",

"Majoring in art will never earn you enough money",

"Everyone who is rich are evil and money will never bring you happiness";

-- all stem from good intentions, but in reality, it does more harm than good.

Today's social norm of competition and "taking-the-safe-route" culture have diminished our senses of adventure, creativity and boldness. And inevitably over time, we have become conditioned into a life of fear, uncertainty and comfort zones. Simply put, we have forgotten that rules are sometimes there to be broken and that true personality begins when comparison leaves off.

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Below is a must read passage from the book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' written by Robert Kiyosaki: