22/11/2025
Success...
For a long time, I believed success meant one thing: keep moving up, earn more, and work harder.
Twenty-five years ago, my journey began as a Pizza Hut team member while pursing my Bachelor's degree — clocking in, learning discipline, understanding customers, and discovering that every job helps shape who we become.
As years passed, I worked to level up. I became a full-time waiter in various restaurants and hotels, planning to work abroad and earn more so I could build a more secure future. Like many young professionals, I was maturing but not fully prepared for the financial and personal challenges of building a stable life.
After years of working I finally have my degree and eventually got married. And with that came greater responsibility. I tried business, took risks, and kept pushing forward. Eventually, I entered the world of Information Technology support, working night shifts while driving UBER/GRAB during the day to support my family as the sole provider.
For a long time, I thought this was what success looked like:
Work harder. Sleep less. Provide more.
Never stop, even when exhausted.
But over time, I learned an important truth:
Success is not just about surviving.
Success is not only about job titles or income.
Success is also:
• The strength to keep going when life gets heavy
• The ability to adapt, grow, and learn new skills
• The courage to rebuild yourself
• The commitment to your family and those who depend on you
• The understanding that your journey matters, even when no one is watching
My story is still being written, and so is my definition of success.
Three years ago, I moved into supporting Managed Services Provider an IT industry that pays better compensation and there I learned one of the greatest lessons in IT: the fastest solution is not always the best solution. By documenting every step, the next technician could solve the issue faster and better. Fixing the problem is important—but building knowledge that supports the whole team is even more valuable.
I committed myself to that mindset, wanting to leave something useful behind for the next generation. But I later realized that sometimes, even your best contributions are left behind when a company decides to move on without you.
Before the pandemic, I collaborated with a group of professionals and started a small company. I became an instant CEO and landed our first client, but the pandemic halted everything. The dream didn’t materialize—but it taught us, shaped us, and prepared us for future opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gbPucBu2
Success evolves.
It changes with age, experience, and perspective.
Today, success for me is not just what I achieve—but who I become in the process.
Still I'm hopeful for something to come, something to look forward to collaborate and learn.
What is your definition of success today?
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