The 6 Pillars of Achieving Success: A Guide to Beating the Odds

Strategic insights for cultivating success in work and life

Scarlett Gendrey, PhD
ILLUMINATION-Curated

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Do you think you understand how to be successful?

Here is why you’re wrong.

In a world where success is often oversimplified, the real journey to achieving it is far more nuanced and demanding.

You can’t succeed just by setting goals and relentlessly pursuing them.

Believe me, I’ve tried this approach, and it only led to burnout.

You need to understand and embrace the fundamental pillars that underlie true, sustainable achievement — with an emphasis on sustainability.

I’ve come to realize the path to success is not a straight line; it’s a complex algorithm, a delicate balance of factors carefully calibrated and in constant change.

Whatever success means to you, these pillars still apply.

In this article, we’ll explore the six essential pillars of success, each of them a vital component in the equation of achieving your dreams.

Often overlooked or misunderstood, these pillars are the bedrock of not just reaching your goals but excelling in them — in anything, really.

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Scarlett Gendrey, PhD
ILLUMINATION-Curated

French expat & writer. Exploring life, inspiring and empowering others to find strength in their stories.