Seth Godin | Success Story Podcast

In the modern business landscape, metrics matter. Revenue, growth, market share - we're inundated with numbers.

But what if we're measuring the wrong things?

The real question should be: Did your business make an impact today? Not just in profits, but in lives.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - that is to have succeeded."

Consider Apple. Yes, they sold billions of devices. But their real success? Changing our relationship with technology.

Tesla? More than cars, they shifted the narrative on sustainable transport.

But change isn't always monumental. Sometimes, it’s in the details.

Imagine owning a café. At the end of every day, you play a nostalgic tune. One evening, a customer shares how that song brought back precious memories. That moment, right there, is a metric of success.

Impact.

Did you make someone's day better? Did you solve a small but significant problem? Did you perform an unexpected act of kindness?

Business today is about depth, not breadth.

Forget casting a wide net. Focus on deep, meaningful interactions. Sure, maybe it's just for a handful of customers, but their loyalty and word-of-mouth can far outvalue any advertising campaign.

Chasing the masses? That’s old news. Now, it’s about improving individual experiences.

So, for businesses aiming for real success:

Ditch the obsession with scale. Prioritize making a difference, even if it's for just one person. Because in doing so, that impact multiplies.

Remember: Success in business isn’t just about numbers. It's about making a tangible difference, one person at a time.