Achievement Quote by Alex Lifeson
“If there was any one achievement, it would be that we've have done it on our own terms.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitar World, 2009
Achieving success on our own terms is the ultimate personal accomplishment.
In simple terms: Own‑term success is key.
Key Takeaway
Define and pursue personal goals.
Themes
self‑determination
achievement
autonomy
Mood
motivational
proud
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- creative projects
- career milestones
- personal development
Key Concepts
existentialism
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “on our own terms” look like for you?
- How do you balance personal vision with collaboration?
A Different Perspective
External validation may still influence satisfaction.
![“The thing that was forfeited in the garden was regained. God gave him [Adam] dominion over the works of His hand. God made him His understudy, His king to rule over everything that had life. Man was master, man lived in the realm of god. He lived on terms of equality with God. God was a faith God…” quote by John G. Lake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/428/john-g-lake-12667_adam_the-thing-that-was-forfeited-in-the-gard_84356.jpg)
