Those Most Likely to Succeed Over Time

We often think the most successful people are the ones who make it to the pinnacle of their particular field or industry. Though these individuals may have immense wealth, popularity, and power, they often lack deep relationships. Many would likely trade it all for a life of simple pleasures and true meaning. 

You’re most likely to experience this kind of success by loving God and others well. It’s a beautiful bonus if you also love your career or calling. When we’re young, we need summer jobs where we learn to arrive on time, follow orders, and engage with customers. That grows us up. But what tends to advance us long term is investing in what we’re most passionate about—as opposed to pushing through a job that bores or drains us but pays well—because we’re engaged, curious, and fully present. 

Many of us wish we’d known that before choosing our current path. If you’re the parent, grandparent, or teacher of a highly creative teen, here are some ways to guide them forward:

• Engage and enter into their interests (rather than expecting them to enter into yours)

• Invite them to gain real-world experience in what they’re drawn to

• Help them get to know God as the ultimate Creator

• Discuss practical ways they can pay the bills as they actively pursue their dreams

• Realize God will refine their current vision (and ours) of what’s possible over time. 

• Choose relationship over control in this stage of life with them.

• Invite them to get these readings (withallen.com/sign-up) and explore the ideas together.

True success can’t be measured in earthly currency. It’s simply loving well as you pursue what makes you come alive with God.

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