If we are not careful about our walk with Jesus, we can easily adopt a worldly method of succeeding and attempt to wrap god and even mold a god of our likeness. Let alone what God says about himself, we begin to believe that success is a a sign from god of our obedience and faithfulness. And if we are being honest with ourselves and God, we know we are actually in disobedience. 

1 Corinthians 10:31 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.