Measuring Life By What Truly Matters

It has been eye-opening to realize that a key component to my career success lies in finding fulfillment in the things that truly matter—my relationships, the impact I have on others, and the integrity with which I live my life. This week’s readings and videos have prompted me to reexamine what truly defines success and how I measure my own life.

Three big questions have been on my mind:

  1. How do I define success?

  2. What are my most important purposes?

  3. How can I spend each minute of my day focusing on the “little things” that truly matter?

As I’ve reflected on these ideas, I’ve found myself thinking about how they apply to both my personal values and my work with clients. As a coach, I emphasize the importance of holistic health—physical, mental, and spiritual—because these are the areas that truly contribute to long-term fulfillment. However, the material this week reminded me that I also need to regularly check in with myself about what I am measuring my life by.

One powerful concept that stood out to me was the idea that happiness often comes from making the right decisions with the small, everyday things in life—not just the grand milestones. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin’s message about the significance of small actions, like a thoughtful compliment or a moment of patience, really resonated with me. These small acts, often overlooked, contribute to building the character and relationships that truly matter in the long run.

From the perspective of my work as an entrepreneur, this means believing that small, consistent efforts—whether in networking, marketing, or the daily tasks of running a small business—will eventually lead to the opportunity to help more women improve their physical and mental health. This, in turn, will create the financial success I’m hoping for. The idea that little efforts accumulate over time is one I’m eager to carry forward in my business.

The insights I’ve gained this week have reminded me to continually align my professional goals with my personal values. Success isn’t just about what I do but about why I do it. This reinforces the importance of pursuing work that aligns with what I love—something Tom Kelley also emphasizes in his speech on doing what you love. As I grow my coaching business, it’s essential to stay connected to my purpose and the impact I want to make.

In conclusion, this week has been a reminder of how crucial it is to ask both the big questions—How will I measure my life?—and the small, seemingly insignificant ones. Because, as I’ve learned, the little things, over time, add up to a life well-lived. I’m excited to use these insights to improve not just my professional practice but my personal life as well.

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