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Contentment: Your Secret Strength in Business

In the business world the importance of contentment is not often mentioned–probably because many influential business gurus do not understand this secret foundation of a successful business. They themselves are missing this key factor in true success.

Contentment is a crucial factor in living a quality life. If we are not content at the core, no success in the business world will ever complete us or be enough. We will be driven by a greed that makes us both unwise and unhappy.

Greed is the opposite of contentment. It eats away at us. Greed makes us ruthless as we desire to get ahead at all costs. It rips our character, making us untrustworthy–and someone we ourselves do not like, let alone those working with and for us. If greed is taking hold of you, consider the root problem of discontentment. Where are you finding your true worth?

We find contentment in realizing our worth is not based on our business. Our worth is based on God’s love for us, and on being satisfied with the “real things” in life like family and church. As we get our priorities straight and view life in the right perspective, a peace comes into our lives.

We need to find contentment with ourselves, the people around us and with the unchangeable circumstances of life. From that secure basis of contentment, we can put our whole heart into our business. When your business success no longer defines you, you then can define its success. You are free to take risks. When you have nothing to lose and realize you already have everything you truly need, you are secure to give your business everything you’ve got. You’re not afraid. Those working for you, and even your competition, will sense this bravery.

As you work out of a content soul, you will not be controlled by manipulation or fear in the business world. No one will have the upper-hand on you. You are already on top of the world. You have a secret strength and purpose, knowing your personal worth is not found in your business success. Business doesn’t control you; you control it.

So, next time you hear the vicious, ruthless talk of business, remember that your true success is not found in becoming the biggest and the best. You know the most important secret: God defines you, and He defines you as a success. It’s the secret strength of your business–and your life.