What is your personal definition of success?

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   Super Luxposted 13 years ago

   Most people associate success with fat pay checks, luxury cars,huge mansions and signature clothes. But there are a few who says success is not just about material things.  it's doing what you love, regardless of the pay.  what do you think real success is?

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      Paige Ronchettiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      This is a great question. I used to make decent money at my old day job, but I was miserable. Money only gets you so much, and it doesn't matter how fancy your car is when you just aren't happy.
      
      I make less money now being self-employed, but I'm in a much better place emotionally. Enjoying what I do is more important to me than making bank.

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         Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         in that case Paige Ronchetti, I'm jealous of you.  haha. I'm just gonna finish this contract and I'm staying home! i need my time for myself back! oh gaaad please let the end of this contract come already.

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      paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Every year I lower my standards. These days my definition of success is just having food and shelter.

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         Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         simple living. yeah life's already complex let's not complicate it more.

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            paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Life is just dealing with one problem after another. It never ends. I miss being happy.

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   Disturbiaposted 13 years ago

   Success is doing what you love and being able to make a living at it.

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      Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      i hope adsense will approve me soon then ^-^

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   ylime120posted 13 years ago

   Success (physically) is being able to do what you love without risking your safety or financial standing. Mentally or emotionally it is feeling like you've made a difference in someones life while enjoying what you do. Or so I've come to believe.

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      Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      that's a beautiful belief ylime120

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   Elderberry Artsposted 13 years ago

   Happiness, the feeling that I have made a difference/helped someone or something in someway and staying true to myself and my beliefs

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      Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      i guess you cant really say you're successful if you're not happy in the first place then. thanks elderberry arts

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   Neil A Ellisposted 13 years ago

   I was recently asked what my greatest success is. I said then and would still say today that it is my family. That we enjoy one another's company, love each other and support each other. I can have the worst day of my life professionally, but I still get to come home to a place full of love. Better, they are only concerned that may day get better from the time I get home onwards.

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      Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      you're so blessed with a beautiful family Neil A Ellis

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   SincerelyTposted 13 years ago

   Success to me is FREEDOM.

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      Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      awww i wish i'd be free soon.

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   wavegirl22posted 13 years ago

   I believe that in life there is but one success  . .and that is to be able to spend your day in your own way

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      Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      that's a beautiful belief

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   p10kabhijitaposted 13 years ago

   For me success is that moment when I punch the air or smile to myself in joy or treat myself with the good things in life

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      Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ah, such a beautiful life. success is free then.

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         p10kabhijitaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Not really..such moments come after pushing yourself to the limits and achieving what you set out for . It costs a lot of effort

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   lj gonyaposted 13 years ago

   Happiness. Going to bed every night feeling secure, getting up every morning looking forward to the day instead of dreading what it might hold, and not regretting missing out on anything. Being satisfied with what you have, never obsessing over what you don't have, and being the kind of person who takes time to appreciate family, friends, and the world around you.

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      Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      applause! nice one lj gonya

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    Hauntyposted 13 years ago

    Success is achieving what you really want. What I really want is detachment from things and persons and being contented thereby.

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       Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       that's a unique definition Haunty. but i like the idea. that really is hard to achieve so being able to do so is really something.

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    Disturbiaposted 13 years ago

    My personal definition of sucess is what I feel I have made of my life.  I have my own business doing something I enjoy, I've raised two beautiful daughters, I have many good friends, I've survived cancer, and I live my life on my own terms and not by anybody else's definition of sucess.  I never worry if anyone else approves or disapproves of the things I do as long as they feel right for me.

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       Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       that's the kind of life everyone should try to achieve. way to go Disturbia

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    denismposted 13 years ago

    "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
    
                                               Ralph Waldo Emerson
    
    
    My personal best description of success

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       grizeldaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Success for me is being happy with what  we are doing. It doesn't matter how material or monetary value we've acquired, as long we enjoy doing it. It is able to do what you wanted to do in life.

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       Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       correct grizelda, money can't buy you success.

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    Deb Welchposted 13 years ago

    Success to me personally is maintaining good health,(physical,mental & spiritual)- not being in-debt, enjoying something in each and everyday, establishing a good love relationship that may help you grow as a person,being happy in your work,and keeping a moderate amount of everything that is necessary to fulfill a safe existence.

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       Super Luxposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       that's beautiful Deb Welch

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    wildernessposted 13 years ago

    Living a life full of laughter, happiness and love.

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       paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hear! Hear!

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