Being Better than You Were Before

Success looks different for everyone. For some, it’s a promotion, a better job, or a bigger bank balance. But what if we stripped success back to its core? What if success wasn’t measured by external achievements but by something much simpler—being just a little better than you were yesterday?

The idea of success can feel overwhelming when we tie it to big milestones. We chase goals that seem just out of reach, and when we don’t hit them, we feel like we’ve failed. But real success isn’t always about grand achievements. It’s about progress. Growth. A shift in mindset. If we focus on improving by even one percent each day, those small changes compound into something powerful.

Think about it—what if success was learning something new today that you didn’t know yesterday? What if it was handling a challenge with more patience, pushing yourself just a little harder in training, or simply choosing a positive thought over a negative one? These small wins are just as valuable as any title or trophy.

Too often, we fall into the trap of measuring ourselves against others. But the only person you need to be better than is the person you were yesterday. Growth isn’t about comparison; it’s about continuous self-improvement.

So, how do you start? Set small goals. Reflect on your progress. Celebrate even the tiniest wins. When you look back in a month, a year, or five years, you’ll see just how far those little steps have taken you.

Success isn’t a finish line. It’s a daily commitment to being a better version of yourself. And that is something truly worth celebrating.