Ever worked so hard to feel like you got nowhere in the end? Put in all the effort to end up at square one, feeling disappointed, frustrated and confused? This week's 5 min Monday Motivation thought is: you are the measure of your own success. You don't have to wait for permission to feel like you are achieving in life. Ask yourself, "Have I done everything I could?".  If the answer is yes, then congratulations! Celebrate who you are today. If you start with yourself, results will follow. More articles, leader interviews and profiles on the site The Leadership Blog / Instagram.