What does success mean to you personally, and how do you measure it outside of societal norms? Let's discuss alternative definitions of success and how they shape our lives and aspirations.
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For others: Success equals money, even if they deny it.
Trust me, I've seen enough to know that.
For me: Success equals flexibility multiplied by the value that I create.
I would prefer earning less and having some extra time.
The time to learn and work on myself, and to spend time at home.
Little boredom, free calendars and lots of fun.
That is what success will mean to me.
Of course, money is important.
It might be the most important thing in life.
As long as you know what to buy with it.
For the past years of my life, I've done things without expecting anything in return.
Why? You can read The best piece of advice I ever received
I believe that working hard on ourselves will get us ahead, even if we're very behind for a few years.
It is actually very hard to go against society, especially if you are nothing. So, best of luck :)
It's your life. Live it however you want to. Your success doesn't need to be appreciated by others.
For me, success is defined by the following in no particular order.
TL;DR: it's all about personal growth and satisfaction for the most part. That motivates me to move onto the next thing.
Good. Full stop.
For me, it would be when I retire to determine if I was successful.