b'INTRODUCTION But remember that what one person defines as personal achievement, growth, or development may mean nothing to another person.Real and lasting success comes from within. It is not something "far away" that must be found. It is something that we create ourselves by developing our basic life skills to their full potential and putting those skills into action.Now the question that always comes up, is there a secret to success?Theanswerisyesandno.It\'salwaysfuntodreamupmagicalandeven mystical success secrets that guarantee instant happiness.Many people dream of how they could change the world if they could just win the lottery. Realistically, a secret could be defined as a fact we haven\'t discovered yet, or an exciting new detail of a fact we already know.In this sense, the secrets of success, most certainly exist and may well lead to increased success and happiness. This is especially true in areas such as autonomy, self-control, and self-esteem.How do you measure success?Just as the meaning of success is subjective, so is how we measure success. Developing strong foundational skills helps us create realistic benchmarks to measure personal success.Remember that other people\'s point of view really doesn\'t matter. The most important thing for you is to know if you have the feeling of wanting to succeed or not.Why are the basic skills important?Let\'s first define basic life skills. They could also be called life management skills. These are the strengths and skills that make us unique as individuals.These skills take us from one moment in our lives to another. Indeed, they are the ones who help us survive and thrive by increasing our self-esteem and confidence. Germain Decelles37'