How Do You Define Success?

After interviewing numerous successful women in business, it's become clear that the definition of success depends on a number of factors. For some women, it means being able to balance time with their children with office time. For others, it's all about the money, honey. Many women view "success" as having a fulfilling, rewarding job that allows them to enjoy both their personal and professional lives.

When I first started at TriActiveamerica.com, I worked only 10 hours a week. And I juggled my time there with many other freelance gigs, from research to public relations to journalism to newsletters to...you name it!

After TriActiveKids.com was born, I felt successful in that I had contributed to a project that we hoped would make a difference. One of the goals of TriActiveKids.com is to be part of the solution to childhood obesity.

You don't necessarily need to have a major mission, acquire an enormous amount of money, or create a world-recognized business in order to achieve success. Define it yourself -- and then own it when you have it!