Darren Hayes (known as solo music artist and in the band Savage Garden) describes his view of success as being able to sleep with a clear conscience. He admits he was initially inspired to pursue a musical career because he was moved by the ambition and accomplishments of stars such as Michael Jackson and Madonna.  As Darren got-to- know himself, he realized he had deeper reasons for his real choices.  Consider these three;

1) Inner integrity. As Darren found the courage to be honest with himself, he sensed a void inside that he was seeking to fill. He also grew to realize life isn't about seeking to feel complete with things outside the self. As he detected inner barriers he had erected, he began to uncover untapped energy, talent, strength and his underlying motivation.

2) Imbalances. As Darren evolved to connect with his authentic self, he realized paying attention to how he felt about what other people did helped him to identify reasons for his own feelings.  As he discerned imbalances between how he felt and how he wished to feel, he connected this to the fact he was leading a different life than the one in his vision.   As he took responsibility for these imbalances, he took responsibility for his life’s direction.  Sensing the process led him to transcend earlier, more superficial motives.

3) Karma. As Darren has faith in karma, he believes past lives influence how events unfold.  He experiences challenges, but decides he will draw from courage and inner drive to solve his perceived problems, rather than blame them on who he might've been.  In his mind, he invites obstacles in hopes he will teach himself to resolve them.  This is an example of how he realizes his own freedom.  He forms his reality and is aware he does it.