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We want to feel accomplished. We want to attain our goals and see our dreams become reality. We want to live that purpose that we feel deep inside. Everyday, we plan and work towards attaining success. Basically, the quest for success drives us from day to day. So what do you do when you see someone thriving with the opportunities, recognition and wins that you want for your life or business? You should learn to celebrate other people’s success.

Here are five reasons why we need to celebrate success of others.

1) We need each other to succeed.

The success of each member solidifies the standing of the team. Our teammate’s success can propel our success so that we stand with them. Because of outstanding individual achievements, the entire team can share in a group accomplishment. So, cheer others on instead of pouting when they perform better; because their success is OUR success.

 

2) It motivates you to drive for your own personal success.

Watching someone else give it their all and make or exceed their goals is energizing and inspiring. Feeling good for someone else’s success helps you generate the same feelings you need for your own accomplishments. So put yourself in the other’s shoes. Revel in their accomplishments; think of all the hard work that went into it. Celebrate their success and know that soon you’ll experience the same thing for yourself. There are times when we get disenchanted because we have been trying and working for what seems like a long time, yet we still haven’t accomplished our dream.  When someone else reaches their target, it should fill us with hope and possibility. If they can do it, then we can too.

 

3) You care about the person and want to maintain your bond.

When we love and care about someone, we want to see them succeed. We never want to see them fail or fall short of their goals. Of course, at times, there may be healthy and friendly competition. But, when we truly care about someone, that competition can never turn to jealousy because they climbed the mountain before we did. When we do love and care for another and they accomplish some fantastic goal, we will usually find ourselves beaming with pride just to know that we are associated with them. We will even take the initiative to announce their accomplishments to others, because we share in their joy. When we truly care about someone and want to maintain positive relations with them, it usually signals that we have their best interest at heart. If so, then how can we be jealous when they succeed?  We should find ourselves naturally rooting for them, cheering them on, and even using then to motivate us to drive harder for our own goals.

 

4) It can open doors for you through networking and referrals.

People like people who make them feel good. That’s how networks are grown. You can expand your own by spending time each day feeling good for other people and sharing your praise for their work. A big part of gaining success is tied to networking and making connections with key people or organizations that are in the field in which we are seeking to achieve. This means we need to meet individuals and build relationships to help us along our journey towards success. When we celebrate success of others, we get a chance to meet the people they know and go to events and functions that they have access to. This will in turn give us opportunities to connect with folks who can help or direct us as we continue striving to meet our own goals.  As we sing the praises of the other person’s success, it will likely ensure that they do not look at us as a threat and are more likely to refer us to others.

 

5) Keeping a positive attitude elevates you.

Our attitude, demeanor, and personality contribute significantly to our ability to succeed. Knowledge, talent, and hard work are important factors in getting there. But regardless of our familiarity with information, our skill level, and work ethic, many times we fail because of our attitude. If we do or say something that superiors, peers etc. find indifferent or offensive, we are at a great risk of failing.  If we become consumed with self and focus solely on our desires without considering the needs of those who support us, then we are on the path to failure.

 

 

Conclusion

Success is best savored when you share it with others. When we experience setbacks, we cannot let them permanently define our attitude. We must realize and deal with them as temporary. So when we celebrate success of others, we are fostering that positive attitude and strengthening our own resolve to reach that pinnacle we desire.

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