Being Bahama

Secret to Success

Many years ago, when I was first starting |Bahama-Wear|, I dreamt of a successful tailoring business.  Back then I thought if I could just sell enough clothing to support myself, I’d be successful. 

Recently I’ve been thinking about what success means now.  Admiral Fenris shared his thoughts on achieving the rank of Admiral and obtaining his pride and joy, the Agamemnon.  I completely understand how he might be a bit sad to have reached the top. 

My business now is successful beyond anything I’d imagined.  Just the other day, a customer I’d never met called me a celebrity.  I still find that rather funny and I know he was probably just being a little dramatic…. but it made me think.

I have achieved creating a successful tailoring business.  So what’s next?

I like having goals.  I like working toward something.  So is there still something for me to work toward? 

Though sometimes it’s like keeping up with the laundry, I try to keep my vendors well stocked.  I work toward serving the customers I have and winning over new ones.  I work to supply uniforms to the fleet and find ways to get all our members everything they need to succeed in their choosen professions.

But in all the work and goals and meanings of success, a key thing is lost.  See, I didn’t become a tailor because I wanted a successful business.  I became a tailor because I have a passion for clothes.  Because I love the thrill of putting together a terrific outfit or discovering a color I’ve never tried before or making someone look really good. 

Success isn’t defined by how many customers, ships or credits.  It doesn’t depend on level or rank.

Success is knowing what you love to do and being able to do it.