What is the difference between Accomplishment and
Achievement? To many people the words are one and the same. For me they are completely different.
I had never really given it much thought. The words are
synonyms and by definition the same. I
have had a few experiences lately that have helped me to realize that there is
a very slight but powerful difference between the two. In my life accomplishment and achievement are
defined as completion and conquering.
If you’ve read this blog at all you know that I have
struggled with my weight. In the past 5
years I have weighed anywhere from 200 pounds to 143 pounds on one glorious day
in 2010. My weight loss journey is
something I strive to achieve and attempt to share.
My path to personal success and fulfillment with my business
is something that I have achieved. I
work hard with intent and desire with a singular goal in mind.
I accomplish things like cleaning the house, paying bills,
driving all over creation, and pulling weeds. I go through
the motions to simply get things done or “put a check in the box” as my
military friends say.
The two biggest things that define me as a person are my
weight loss journey and how I have built my direct sales business. I say define me because those are the things
that other people notice and comment to me the most about. These are my major life accomplishments. These
are things I work on with great intention daily. (Please note, we are not
talking or even mentioning raising or birthing babies in this scenario, that’s
a whole different topic for another day.)
I have been thinking about this a lot because in the past 2
months I have had the opportunity to spend time with people I love and have not
seen for periods of one year up to 6 years.
I have found it fascinating how people respond to the healthier me.
