I recently came across a wonderful answer from a successful woman when she was asked to share her secret. Her prompt response was -
I stopped fighting those who gossipped about me ....
I stopped fighting with my in laws...
I stopped fighting for attention...
I stopped fighting to meet public expectations of me...
I stopped fighting for my rights with stupid people...
I left such fights for those who have nothing else to do...
And I started fighting for -
my vision
my dreams
my ideas and
my destiny
The day I gave up on the small fights is the day I started becoming successful.
I started succeeding when I started leaving small fights for small fighters
This made me ponder over some fights I have myself taken up over a period of time. Other than getting some self satisfaction, the only way it helped me was in the form of more stress. Yes, I did get some things I wanted, but was it worth it? The amount of time and energy in trying to fight all the small battles was definitely not worth the investment.
It is important to speak up, but knowing when to and when not to is equally important. Rather than looking at the short term, the key is to focus on the long term. Half the battle is won when you start achieving your dreams and visions while others keep criticizing you :)
Some battles are not worth your time, choose your battles wisely!!
