By Maggie Z. Mathews

Success and Feng Shui. In life that we are, what we value and how we wish to be rewarded is not only different for different groups of people and personalities but also varies greatly at different points in our lives and with different perspectives and responsibilities.

So is it with the definition of, and perspectives of what success means to us. Yet what are the lessons of Feng Shui when it comes to creating, accomplishing and retaining success.

Yet what are the lessons and advice of the ancient Chinese science and art of Feng Shui when it comes to measures of success?

1) It never hurts to be prudent – that is being concerned or even fearful. The creator put these warning feelings in your heart for good reason and measure. Indeed when it came to feeling of guilt Woody Allen advised that “Guilt is a wonderful thing. It prevents me from doing every day things I have not even thought of or imagined yet.”

Everyone has fears. The issues are that when these fears become paralyzing indeed and keep from acting and carrying out your dreams and ambitions. Is anything holding you back at this point in your life? Indeed strange as it may seem many are even afraid of success itself. Strange is it not?

2)Always acknowledge your own accomplishments. It’s not being vain. If you accomplished a task or completed a goal why should you not be happy with yourself and even tell those loved ones around you.

3)Avoid getting advice –or the wrong kind of advice from misinformed know it alls. It’s a rarely discussed or designated line. Some will tell you “just go ahead” that if you “talk to too many people you will only become confused”. (And get nowhere). Yet in many cases proper preparation and the worthwhile advice of others can save you much wasted time, energy, costs and even grief.

Where is this fine line of knowing whom to ask for advice? It comes into the source of information. There are some know it alls and gossips who know or comprehend little. Yet there are successful people who you should take the time to ask, listen to and heed advice.

4)Delegate. One of the most important lessons in life is to know when and how to delegate. Do you think Bill Gates or Steve Jobs know how to make the products that their firms prosper with? Hardly not. They have learned the power of delegation that is of using other people to scale up your productive powers. Four hands it seems do the work of 20.

Sure you may be the type that wants to do all the work yourself – as you have high standards, are highly efficient and productive and as well know the job is done and done well.

Still you cannot do it all – well not for long. If other people can help you in accomplishing your goals and dreams and do 85 % as well as you – wouldn’t that be more than a good tradeoff and bargain. Learn to delegate is the lesson and message of life in 2011.

Success is not only what you make it, but also what you envision as success at your point in life and with your current priorities. Your vision of success and the rewards of reaching that pinnacle in life will change greatly throughout your lifetime as well as family and work situations and perspectives. Good luck and good success.

About the Author: Maggie Z. Mathews
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