Kathleen Brady, a certified career/life coach, author and speaker, has helped people identify goals and embrace their dreams for 25 years. Director of career development at Georgian Court University, she is head of Brady & Associates Career Planners, LLC. How well you distinguish between your own definition of success and society’s definition—aligning your inner desires with their outward expression—makes all the difference between deep satisfaction and drudgery. Gaining clarity and self-knowledge requires plenty of quiet time for reflection and stepping away from day-to-day pressures.