The Guiding Principles in The Pursue of Success 

There is one thing I have learned and valued from my parents’ teachings—then and now—more than anything else: 

“LEARNING AND FINDING SUPPORT IN OTHERS” 

The ability to learn from those around us, to seek wisdom beyond our own experience, and to embrace the guidance of those who have walked the path before us—that is a guiding principle that has shaped my pursuit of success. 

It is also the foundation of how I share, help, coach, and consult today. 

Success, One Day at a Time 

In my constant pursuit of success, I have learned that the simplest, most effective way to approach it is one day at a time—as my parents did. 

They didn’t try to solve every challenge at once. 

They didn’t have the knowledge or luxury of planning decades ahead. 

They focused on one slice of value each day. 

One meal at a time. 

One lesson at a time. 

One opportunity to get better, every single time. 

And that principle has stayed with me. 

The Trigger for Success: Defining It Without Losing Yourself 

The need to succeed is triggered by many things—circumstances, challenges, ambition, responsibility. 

But once that need arises, how you define success becomes the key to staying on a healthy, sustainable path. 

🔹 How do you pursue success without losing your core values? 
🔹 How do you chase achievement without compromising your principles? 
🔹 How do you grow without losing the essence of who you are? 

I know that my parents faced these very questions. 

I know that balancing vision with values was not easy for them. 

And I know that it is not easy for any of us. 

But what I have realized is this: 

We all need a vision—a compass that channels our passion, fuels our perseverance, and strengthens the resilience needed for the journey. 

The People Who Shape Our Journey 

No one succeeds alone. 

My parents. 
My sisters. 
My mentors today. 
My coach—who, until recently, at the age of 83, left behind another legacy for me to carry forward. 

They have all shaped who I am. 

They have all contributed to what I do. 

And because of them, I have a responsibility to continue passing that torch—to those who are close to me and to those who will come after me. 

The Legacy of Impact 

At the end of the day, we all want to be better. 

And today, the way our world is shaping us and demanding more from us—we are expected to be better, faster, stronger, more resilient than ever before. 

That reality sits at the core of every conversation I have. 

Whether I am speaking to: 

✅ A friend seeking clarity in their path. 
✅ A colleague navigating career transitions. 
✅ A client striving for growth and transformation. 
✅ A stranger who just met me but needs perspective. 

The intent is always the same—to inspire progress, to unlock potential, to ensure that success is built on a foundation that lasts. 

Because success isn’t just about what you achieve—it’s about what you sustain, what you protect, and what you pass forward. 

Final Thought: What Will Your Legacy Be? 

Every one of us will leave something behind. 

For me, my parents and my family have everything to do with why I am who I am and why I do what I do. 

I am passionate about helping others. 

I am fulfilled when I see people grow into their better selves. 

And I am most satisfied when I see them pass the torch to others, continuing the cycle of growth, learning, and impact. 

🔹 What about you? 
🔹 What are you building that will outlive you? 
🔹 What values are you reinforcing daily, that will become someone else’s foundation tomorrow? 

Because in the end, success isn’t about just getting ahead. 

It’s about lifting others as you climb, shaping a future bigger than yourself, and leaving a mark that carries on long after you’re gone. 

That is the kind of success worth pursuing. 

Eric Adames | Lead Principal - Founder