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How To Discover Your Vibrant Definition Of Authentic Success

Uncover Personal Values and Redefine Success by Focusing on Growth, Clarity, and Authenticity

Philip A. Christensen
3 min readSep 16, 2024
How To Discover Your Vibrant Definition Of Authentic Success; Uncover Personal Values and Redefine Success by Focusing on Growth, Clarity, and Authenticity; personal values; success; growth; authenticity; life; life lessons; self improvement; mindfulness; inspiration; lifestyle; focus

What is authenticity in a person?
First of all, I don’t believe that being authentic means being perfect.
No one is perfect. We’re all human, and we all have flaws. It’s our imperfections that often define our authenticity!

No one can hand out a certificate for authenticity or success.

What matters most is being honest with yourself, and that can be a major challenge. Aligning with your values requires self-awareness, and that’s where true authenticity begins.

I’m sure that if I tried to define success, someone would disagree or say my definition is incomplete. And wouldn’t they be right?

What success means to me may not be the same as what it means to you. That’s why it’s essential to have your own personal definition of success, based on your personal values and unique journey.

I’ve learned that success is not a fixed concept — it can evolve over time. After having a successful career in a multinational corporation, I asked myself if it was all worth it. The answer was: no, it wasn’t! But here’s the thing: I…

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Philip A. Christensen
Philip A. Christensen

Written by Philip A. Christensen

Author and coach, I write for ambitious solopreneurs, creative freelancers, and overwhelmed leaders who want to know how to deal with their self-sabotage.

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