When do I think I have arrived? When I get my first public recognition ? When I win the Grand Slam ? or become Number One in something ? . In corporate life , it could be a great position , wealth or power in comparison to my peers in the Industry . In the athletic world , it could be rare personal achievement or landmark result unparalleled in the annals of that sphere of activity . In life , it could be a happy family , good children , or physical assets acquired .
In a rat race , you are still a rat even if you win . At home , you generally benchmark your success either with your blood relations or with your neighbors . Therefore , every success becomes a milestone in your life’s journey – Miles to go before you sleep – [ Robert Frost ].
In an absolute term , I feel you only arrive in your station in life or work when you have full control of your personal space , your pace and the time at your disposal . It is true ” No man is an island ” but you cannot always be in a state of ‘drowning ‘ at the mercy of someone else !