The concept of success can be fluid indeed. Ask ten persons to define success and they will come up with ten different definitions. For some, it would mean attaining a set goal or winning some trophies. Those who are given to competition may see it as catching up and surpassing their peers in accomplishment. Thinking this could be very deceptive. I read an interesting story about Tony Benett. He led his side, Virginia Cavaliers to win the 2019 NCAA national basketball championship. After the victory, his employer offered him a significant raise but he turned it down, claiming “I have more than I need, I’m blessed beyond what I deserve.” Apparently, Tony’s faith in Christ was all part and parcel of his coaching career. His work ethics revolve around five core values, all drawn from the Bible – humility, passion, unity, servanthood, and thankfulness. He has all five posted in the locker room and rehearses them in all of the team’s activities.

Tony knows that life does not end with him or anyone else for that matter as you can see from his profound submission. “If my life is just about winning championships – if it’s just about being the best – then I’m running the wrong race. That’s empty. But if it’s about trying to be excellent  and do things the right way, to honor the university that’s hired you, the athletic director you work for and the young men you’re coaching – always in the process trying to bring glory to God – then that’s the right thing.” Unless what we do impacts others positively and brings glory to God, it cannot qualify as good success.