As we grow emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, it’s important to focus not only on personal achievement but also on making meaningful contributions. Tony Robbins suggests that to reach the next level of success, we must raise our standards, challenge our limiting beliefs, increase our intensity, embrace successful models of others, and step up and give all that we can.
Success is about contributions — making a meaningful difference in others’ lives. Managing stress, fostering positive relationships and maintaining well-being are crucial for both personal and organizational success.
To be the best version of ourselves, we should try to consistently work on the following traits:
- Effective communication: Clear, open conversations prevent misunderstandings and foster a supportive atmosphere.
- Rationality over emotion: Remaining objective and focusing on outcomes helps in maintaining professional relationships.
- Patience vs stubbornness: Knowing when to persist and when to let go is essential for making wise decisions.
- Learning from failures: Setbacks provide valuable opportunities to reflect, learn and grow.
- Seek multiple viewpoints: Evaluate multiple perspectives to avoid getting trapped in a narrow viewpoint.
- Positive relationships: Surrounding ourselves with positive, talented and loyal individuals helps to foster a motivating environment.
- Progress over perfection: The journey of learning is never complete; we are all works in progress.
A well-coordinated, cohesive team is always more effective than individual efforts. It’s crucial to build a team that plays to its strengths, addresses weaknesses and collaborates to achieve shared goals.
While progress has been made in evolving from basic services to offering more comprehensive solutions, there is always room for growth. To reach the highest level of success, it’s important to ensure that the right people are in the right roles, and that both internal teams and external clients are actively engaged.
I believe in servant leadership — leading by example and serving others. Those who show empathy and knowledge earn respect and foster collaboration. We must try to be compassionate, humble and grateful, as these qualities are interrelated. Success depends on embracing new approaches, evolving with the times and working together as a unified team.
Ultimately, we can find fulfillment through the following:
- Love: As Monsignor Carroll-Abbing of Boys Town said, the secret to happiness is to love and to serve others.
- Happiness: Aristotle believed that the pursuit of happiness is the central purpose of life. True happiness comes from growing into the best version of yourself.
- Growth: People grow when they pursue emotionally and intellectually satisfying interests while nurturing relationships with family, colleagues and clients.
- Making a contribution: The small, incremental contributions we make to a team or project often lead to the most significant and fulfilling results.
In Great by Choice, Jim Collins explains how ordinary businesses can achieve extraordinary results through discipline and focus. The impact of treating others with respect creates a lasting legacy.
Success follows when we strive to be our best while supporting others in their success. This embodies the Law of Reciprocity — help others, and success will follow. ●
Umberto P. Fedeli is President & CEO of The Fedeli Group
