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After Being Told I was Promoted . . . I Quit
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If the interviewers knew the type of student I was in school, they would probably have rejected my application right away. I was hyperactive, restless, and even “overly dramatic”—according to one teacher’s description in my report card.

SUCCESS | Themed Contribution
While on my way to deliver an order to my client one day, I drove by one of my former classmates from school. He was in a Mercedes-Benz car, looking cool. I immediately felt embarrassed of my car’s chipped paint. “He’s so much more successful than I am,” I thought.

Why We Never Get What We Want
As a child, I was a huge fan of the Donald Duck series. I enjoyed watching the silly antics of the main characters, like the greedy miser Uncle Scrooge, his rival Flintheart Glomgold, the lazy Donald Duck, and his three clever nephews.

Be a fruitful worker
Our workplaces can be our mission field. We are not only to work heartily for God, but also be ambassadors for Christ (Colossians 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:20). One way to do this is by showing the fruits of the Holy Spirit at work.

When Our Success is Actually Failure
Everywhere I go, I see people around me striving after something. Some study hard to get the grades they want, some work hard to get promoted in their jobs, while others earn extra to buy nice cars and houses.

Is This Success?
How do we define success?
We spoke to a number of people, and here’s a bunch of responses from different individuals on what success means to them.

7 Steps for Successful Christian Living
We know what success looks like and how to achieve it. Whatever form it takes, a successful life is one where we rely on God and draw closer to Him.

Editor’s Picks: Top 3 Articles | Success
Success. We crave it. We want it. We love it. We all desire to be successful in all aspects of our lives. Whether in school, in church, or in the workplace, there’s always a higher level we can work towards.

Should Christians Strive For Excellence At Work?
I enjoy work—both work itself and the act of working in a team towards a common goal and then enjoying the fruit of our labor together. In fact, depending on who you ask, I may even be a little too passionate (or obsessed) about getting the job done, and done well.
