The success stories that flood social media have inspired many to pursue their dreams and goals. When we see others striving for greatness, we also begin to adopt the firm belief that we can achieve anything we set our minds to. However, we must be careful not to become disconnected from our strengths and gifts when looking to others for inspiration. 

The magnificent mind behind Passionate Piyush Training and Consultancy is Piyush Patel. Piyush defines himself as “a crazy Superhero fan, a father to a super cute son, husband to a wonder-woman, and a proud son to his super parents.” He is a mechanical engineer turned Coach, Consultant and Author, who helps ambitious individuals build a personal brand-driven business. He also helps businesses grow by leveraging the power of content marketing.

Leverage upon your unique strengths and traits

In Piyush’s opinion, the biggest challenge a man faces today is how to stand out in today’s dynamic and competitive world. It is easy to get lost in the crowd. However, Piyush explains that we all have unique life stories, and each product or service also has its unique selling proposition (USP). He shares, “Unfortunately, most people do not understand the power of personal branding, and they keep building their personal brand unconsciously and without real intention.” 

Success is not limited to material possessions

Piyush shares that he also fell into the same trap for 37 years of his life. It wasn’t until he started growing his business and personal brand, that he was then able to leave his high-paying corporate job and forge the path that allowed him to leverage his unique strengths. 

Now, he can proudly say that he earns money doing what he loves, all while impacting the world. He shares, “For me, success is directly proportional to the level of value I am adding to this world daily. I feel successful when I evolve every day, and when I see myself living a truly meaningful life that is not just limited to materialistic possessions.”                        

Success is going from one milestone to the next

Success is by no means linear. It is often easier to focus on one or two steps ahead and understand that success is simply going from one milestone to the next. Piyush shares, “I feel successful every time someone tells me I inspire them. I felt successful when I posted my first article online. I felt successful when I launched my first book. I feel successful every single morning when I wake up with a feeling that I can create an impact in the world.”

It is easy to overcomplicate what success means and what it takes to attain the feeling of success. By reminding ourselves that success is found in each small step, we move at a slower and more steady pace. As a result, we begin to tap into our unique strengths more and trust that they are unique to us for a reason.