Yesterday we looked at success being the progressive realization of a worthy ideal,

For some it may be running a marathon or climbing Mt. Everest while for others, it is just getting their next hit of crack. People pursue lifestyles and for those who pursue something truly worthy, nothing gets in their way.

A fine example of this is raising a child. Most couples who have their first child are no more equipped for the task than they are to fly a 747. Despite the fact they lack training and experience; new parents will almost always rise to the task. For most responsible parents, the worthy goal of supporting and caring for another life is not considered a goal at all. It is considered mandatory.

"Mandatory" is quite a stiff word but "mandatory" is what happens when goals become musts and when goals become musts, the goal has been scored!

To be continued....