Jeremy's Blog

How do we measure success?

Should I measure success in the fact that I have an amazing and successful job? The fact that my job consists of something that I love to do? The fact that I’m making good money doing it?

Should I measure success in the fact that I have an amazing family that cares so much about me? The fact that my parents can’t wait until the 23rd, when I’ll be home? The fact that they’re so proud of me for becoming everything I wanted to be?

Should I measure success in the fact that I have grown and matured into the person I am today? The fact that I’ve overcome my old nature of having a grudge against the world? The fact that I’ve taken the teachings from being a Boy Scout and tried to apply them to my everyday life?

Should I measure success in the fact that I have been blessed with the talents and abilities that I have at such a young age? The fact that I was given such an amazing opportunity at only 19? The fact that I’ve learned and done so much before ever becoming an “adult”?

Should I measure success in the fact that I’ve acquired quite a large quantity over friends of the years? The fact that a lot of them, being from Alabama, have still made efforts to keep up with me all the way out in Colorado?

Should I measure success in the fact that an amazing girl has made her way into my life … and my heart? The fact that, even though she’s so far away, she’s still closer to me than anyone else in the world?

I’d say so. I’ve been very fortunate. Sometimes the simplest things can be an eye-opener to allow you to see things differently … more clearly. I’m … simply amazed.