"The Secret To Success, Is First Defining It" - Nathan Pavelka

Google "secrets to success" and you will find page after page of advice on passion and work and persistence and positive thoughts and so on and so forth - all related to the secrets of success. Unfortunately, your Google search does not reveal the secret you're looking for. It does, however, reveal what it takes to achieve the success you're after. Yes, you need passion. Yes, you need to work harder than everyone around you. And yes, you need persistence and a positive attitude to get you to where you want to be. But unfortunately, none of these are secrets and they all miss one critical mark - where to begin your journey. 

While all of these are important, none of them are the starting point to find success. The starting point is the secret. Knowing where to begin is the critical first step. Without taking the first step, you cannot reach your destination. You see, there is no universal definition of success. Success is as unique as everyone who seeks it. Success means one thing to one person and something completely different to the next. The secret to success, is first defining it.