Introduction

In his best seller book, "The Success Journey" (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1997), author John Maxwell writes, "True success is not a thing you acquire or achieve. Rather it is a journey you take your whole life long."

If indeed the quest for success is a journey, then the steps for achieving success should be the same as planning a trip that include:

• Deciding on your destination
• Discovering your starting point
• Determining the best way to reach your destination

Accomplishing these steps enables us to determine the best route (most direct or scenic), mode of transportation, and timetable.  The same is true when embarking on our "success journey" in life.  Whether we are seeking success in our profession or in our personal life, our journey begins by asking ourselves three questions:

• What do I want?
• What is happening now?
• What is the difference?

Once we know the answers to those questions, we can determine our strategies and timetable for achieving success.  This article is devoted to answering the second question, "What is happening now?"  This is accomplished discussing two assessments, a Personal Success Assessment and a Practice Success Assessment.

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