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The slippery subject of success; "I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all I know). Their names are what and why and when and how and where and who." Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936).(To Your Success)

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From: ICS Cleaning Specialist
Date: 20040101
Author:Toburen, Steve

Here's a riddle for you: What is universally wanted but with almost complete ignorance of how to achieve it and, even after having attained it, many don't know how to recognize it or benefit from it?

Answer: Success in life!

One dictionary definition of "success" is "the attainment of wealth, favor or eminence." I would never argue with Mr. Webster. But can't we all agree that no sane definition of success should ever be based on:

The number of truckmounts or employees in your company. I know of many multi-truck operations that constantly operate in "crisis mode" ...

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