The final days of Summer can yield irregular weather patterns within minutes from sunny calm beach walks to storm raging waves along the shore.

The ocean speaks volumes to me while on vacation. I find early morning walks to be a time of quiet reflection, the mental release of the prior day, and emotional rejuvenation for the upcoming day.

Unlike prior mornings, today's walk encountered high tides and blustery winds from an oncoming storm.  

Today, the waves dipped and dived with the residue of the last eastern Hurricane. The night before the sea was calm with soft glassy sheen and today, she displayed her POTENTIAL!

What is your potential?

Its definitions include:

1/ possible but not yet achieved:

Someone’s potential is an ability the person has not yet developed.

2/ possible when the necessary conditions exist:

A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in...

Most people WANT to SUCCEED in life. As I continue exploring and sharing from over 30 years of corporate experience, I see both men and women struggle with the same questions:

• "WHAT is SUCCESS?"
• "HOW do you define it?"
• "WHEN will I get there, does it have a destination?"
• "WHO will be on the path with me?"
• "Am I IN the WILL OF GOD?"

Here are three points of Light to sustain you on the journey regardless if you are starting or are on the path more than ten or fifteen years.

1. Realize SUCCESS is a journey, NOT a destination!

You are on a path marked by God for His purposes

2. The path shapes your CHARACTER!

Along the way, as you ascend hills and step into life valleys, your responses, attitude, mindset, and motives will be challenged. Each step is an opportunity to either TRUST God or to look at the "size of your circumstance."

3. You'll discover you are NEVER alone!

God is always there...waiting for you to ASK for guidance, ASK for wisdom, ASK for protection. He will NEVER leave...

In this fast-paced, digital and consumer-driven world as we watch people GRASP for the golden ring...What is the genuine measure of SUCCESS?

• Is it the number of social media Likes?
• Is it the number of followers?
• Is it property and financial resources?
• Is it title and status?
• Is it higher learning degrees?

The world's definition of SUCCESS is deceptive, centered on self-gratification, manipulates others for self-promotion and sadly ends in misery.

King Solomon, the wealthiest man in history tallied his vast assets and in his final analysis he shares: