I found out this morning, just minutes ago, that yesterday was the 2-year anniversary of a friend’s business. He’s made it for two years! What began as a wish and a prayer has survived the worst economic conditions we’ve known for a very long time. What had not been done before has become a known-entity in his community. What was dreamed has become reality. Hard work has merited results. And he just barely mentioned the date in passing! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?
If it was me, I would have been screaming from my rooftop that I’d made it two years. I would have emailed everyone I know. I would have Twitter messages going out to all my followers. I would have updated my Facebook page with the news. I probably would have gone shopping and bought a new and amazing dress to wear proudly and mark this momentous occasion. In other words, I wouldn’t have been quiet.
He is quiet. And that’s impressive to me.
Quiet success. The ability to do well and keep that information behind-the-scenes. It’s like giving an anonymous gift. There are those of us who definitely want the celebration (and yes, the notoriety). There are others who can be incredibly generous and never be seen or known. They have an inner solidness that I envy just a bit; a groundedness that keeps them intact and whole without the need for others’ accolades, opinions, or praise. That’s impressive to me.
He is quiet. He is successful. And this accomplishment is worth celebrating. So, in direct contrast to his response, I will shout! CONGRATULATIONS! YAHOO! YIPPEE! WOOHOO! I’m proud of you…and humbled by you.
Here’s to two more years (and more) of success…quiet or not.
Want to congratulate him with me? Go to www.armadilloconsignment.com, check out his business, give him more business, and say CONGRATULATIONS as loud as you possibly can!
Quiet success. It’s a beautiful, powerful, compelling thing. It’s a reflection not only of the business, but of the one who creates, envisions, and labors on its behalf. Indeed.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. (Albert Einstein) You are, my friend, you are.
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