The New Success
How to Measure Success in the Millennial Era
Financial
Old: How much money did you make?
New: How much money did you give?
Relationship
Old: How long did it last?
New: To what degree could you be yourself?
Business
Old: Length of employment & amount of raises
New: Having passion & purpose
Entrepreneurship
Old: Sell a product
New: Start a movement
Friendship
Old: Agrees with me
New: Challenges me to be better
Fitness
Old: Got fit using chemicals
New: Got fit naturally
Diet
Old: Good for your body
New: Good for the planet
Spiritual
Old: I have a yoga practice
New: I have a yoga and meditation practice
Living
Old: I own my home
New: I am an active member of my community
Financial Security
Old: I invest in businesses
New: I invest in myself
Education
Old: I graduated college
New: I travelled the world
Modus operandi
Old: It’s me against the world
New: We’re all in this together
Information gathering
Old: I saw it on the news
New: I researched it online
Career
Old: Follow in your family’s footsteps
New: Follow your heart
Conflict resolution
Old: Win-lose
New: Win-win
Clout
Old: Who you know
New: Who follows you
Politics
Old: Being exclusive
New: Being inclusive
Religion
Old: Intolerant
New: Tolerance
Image
Old: You have a strong resume
New: You have an influential brand
Business strategy
Old: Keep secrets
New: Be transparent
Personal development
Old: Understanding the world
New: Understanding the “Self”
Efficiency
Old: Staying connected
New: Unplugging
Life
Old: Are you getting a lot of things accomplished?
New: Are doing what makes you happy?
