Acharya Prashant explains that success does not lie in achieving random or arbitrary goals, but in the wisdom of choosing the right action. He emphasizes that the most important question is not how to succeed in whatever one does, but whether what one is doing is worthy of being done. True success is immediate and occurs at the moment a right decision is made, rather than being dependent on a future outcome. If one must wait for a result to determine success, they have already failed. Victory is found in walking the right path, not in reaching a destination faster than others in a comparative sense. The real battle lies in the determination of the goal rather than its attainment. Acharya Prashant warns that winning the wrong battle is worse than defeat, as there is no glory in speeding down the wrong road. He suggests that one must understand their core self, independent of social definitions or biological impulses, to know their true needs. When a decision is aligned with one's inner nature, it becomes a choiceless and right decision where the future holds no deep significance. While external events like gaining or losing money or respect may occur on the periphery, the individual remains internally victorious. Finally, he points out that common goals are often unworthy, evidenced by the persistent restlessness and dissatisfaction felt by both winners and losers. The temporary satisfaction of a victor soon fades because the goal itself was not worth the effort. He advises against trivializing action by doing 'whatever' and instead urges being extremely careful, alert, and inquisitive about what is worthy of one's time. Since life is precious, one should not squander it on unworthy pursuits but should instead focus on the integrity of the decision-making process in the present moment.
