有关成功的英文文章

每个人都期望获得成功，但是到底如何才能算是成功呢?也许，只有当你真正取得世人的一致认同之后，才会发现成功的标准一直在存在于谁的心中。下面小编为大家整理的有关成功的英文文章，希望对大家有用!

有关成功的英文文章

Success.It's as alluring as sin,as elusive1 as the Muse.Is it real?Is it a dream or a fantasy?Who or what defines success?Webster's dictionary defines succeed as“to accomplish what is attempted”and success as“the attainment of wealth,etc.”As beauty is in the eyes of the beholder,so is success.

As beginning writers,we define success as finishing that first scene,chapter,story or manuｓｃｒｉｐｔ.As we grow as writers,our definition of success grows.We begin to think of success in terms of writing something that makes sense,that makes someone smile,laugh or cry;something that touches the reader.When we become published we associate success with sales,reviews,contracts and money.

Success is measured in many ways,in small accomplishments and in large.There is no such thing as a small or moderate amount of success.Success is in and of itself;it just is.My book Tempered Hearts was electronically published in December 2000.Is that success?I've had one short story and one inspirational article in The Romantic Bower Ezine.Is that success?After writing for nineteen years and submitting2 for eight,I've actually begun to see a small income.A very slight return for the amount of time and money invested in this fickle3 business called writing.Is that success?

Many people have said to me：“You should be proud,actually writing a book is quite an accomplishment,getting it published is quite another.”And“Ms.Thibodeaux has an outstanding career ahead of her.”My book is getting reviews such as：“Steamier and grittier without decreasing the message”，“A job well done”，“An outstanding story of true love and the obstacles you have to overcome to realize love's permanence4.”Do these comments make me successful?Though I cringe at5 the thought of being“proud”，I am very pleased and grateful for the success God has granted me thus far.

How do you define success?Is it more successful to write the book of your heart or write for the market?I believe success is in the heart.It is as personal as your relationship with God and with others.Have you finished that rough draft,first chapter,and difficult scene?You are successful.

Have you submitted to an agent or editor,signed that contract,made a few dollars?You are successful.Have you reached that goal,made new ones,are you steadily working toward them?You are successful.Congratulate yourself.Pat yourself on the back.Toot your own horn.Don't adhere to anyone's opinion of success but your own and take the time to enjoy each tiny accomplishment along the way.And remember：A man plans his way but God directs his steps.