Success is generally measured by wealth amassed, milestones achieved, promotions, and trophies won. Success on an ordinary day encompasses none of the above. It’s accomplishing the small, mundane tasks or routines that I have laid out for myself or experiencing small wins and joys. It is not loud and shiny but quiet and soft. For me, success on an ordinary day would look like not hitting the snooze button or even waking up refreshed before the alarm goes off, all ready to take on the day. It would see me incorporating more movement into my day, getting some sunshine, pausing to savour that morning cuppa and going along with the flow of the day. Success would be the way I choose to respond, rather than react to difficult situations and people. –That cheerful conversation with a friend that leaves me smiling is another kind of success. When at the end of the day, I still have energy left to read a few pages or whisper a few words of prayer, I call it success. ...

  Robert H. Schuller, an American televangelist, motivational speaker, author, and pastor, asked, “What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail?"   I would be thrilled to know that I wasn't going to fail. Then  I would go after unfulfilled childhood dreams and passions and explore new hobbies. I would dare to do stuff that I wouldn’t otherwise dream of attempting. I would go ahead full steam without a second thought.   Here’s what I would do if I knew I wouldn’t fail: Climb a tree and a mountain Fly a plane Run a marathon Sing like nobody's watching Learn to play a musical instrument Walk ten thousand steps a day Act in a film Go hiking Dance ·   Oh! How sweet success would taste if I never had to experience failure. Knowing that I wouldn’t fail would inspire me to help others pursue their dreams and explore ventures they are afraid to take on. On second thought, would the success be worth it? It’s like being born with a silver spoon in your m...