Redefining Success Through Personal Values
- tonylsilvio
- May 16
- 3 min read
By Tony Silvio – Midas Mindset | Personal Development Perth
Have you ever hit a goal and thought… “Is this it?”
You did the thing. You ticked the box. Maybe you even got the applause.But deep down, something’s missing.
That’s the silent signal that your definition of success might be someone else’s. Not yours.
Here’s the truth we often avoid: success without alignment feels empty. If you’re chasing things that don’t reflect who you are, no achievement will truly satisfy you.
It’s time to flip the script. Let’s explore how to define success on your terms—by getting clear on your personal values and letting them lead the way.
Why Your Goals Might Feel Off (Even If You’re Achieving Them)
Most of us were taught to chase traditional markers—titles, money, status, stuff. And while there’s nothing wrong with those things, they only feel meaningful when they align with what you truly value.
But here’s the catch: if you don’t take time to name those values, you’ll default to chasing what looks good instead of what feels right.
That’s why so many high-achievers quietly feel stuck. They’ve climbed a ladder that’s leaning against the wrong wall.
Step 1: Get Clear on What Matters Most
Before you can redefine success, you need to get brutally honest:
What do I actually care about?
What lights me up?
What do I want to be remembered for?
Think beyond career or money. Think in terms of impact, freedom, connection, integrity, creativity, growth.
These are your personal values—and they’re the compass for everything that follows.
Step 2: Define Success Through Your Values
Now that you’ve named what matters, use it as your filter.
Success might no longer mean “climbing the ladder”...Maybe it means “having time to coach my kid’s team on a Wednesday.”Or “saying no to work that doesn’t align with my ethics.”Or “building something meaningful—even if it takes longer.”
This is success clarity. And once you define it your way, your goals start to feel energising instead of exhausting.
Step 3: Check for Life Alignment
This part stings a little—but it’s necessary.
Ask yourself:
Where am I out of alignment with my values?
What am I saying yes to, that’s costing me peace?
Where am I shrinking to meet other people’s expectations?
You don’t need to overhaul everything at once. But awareness opens the door to living a more purpose-driven life—on your own terms.
Step 4: Set Meaningful Goals That Reflect You
Forget fluffy vision boards. Let’s get practical. Use this test:
“If no one saw this goal, would I still want it?”
That one question can strip away the noise and help you set meaningful goals that actually reflect your heart—not your social media feed.
When goals match values, action feels lighter. Progress feels real.
Step 5: Build a System That Supports It
It’s one thing to know what you want. It’s another to live it.
That’s where the Midas Mindset Blueprint comes in.We focus on small, structured shifts that support your clarity—daily habits, weekly reviews, mindset prompts that keep you aligned with what you say matters most.
Because values-driven coaching isn’t about adding pressure. It’s about removing what doesn’t fit.
You Don’t Have to Chase Someone Else’s Definition Anymore
If you’ve been following along with my blogs, you already know this: you can’t fake fulfilment. It comes from within—from knowing who you are, what you stand for, and where you’re heading.
When you let your personal values lead, you stop chasing and start choosing. You stop grinding and start growing. You stop striving for approval and start living with purpose.
Ready to Redefine What Success Means to You?
If you’re tired of ticking boxes that don’t feel like yours, maybe it’s time to get clear on what truly matters.
Join the Midas Mindset Blueprint, or book a session for values-driven coaching and let’s redesign success from the inside out.
Tony Silvio | Midas Mindset – Personal Development Perth
Because real success feels aligned, not just impressive.
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