We all have read books or seen shows that tell of success and what it is, but what is your own idea of success? I ask this question to get a look at John/Jane Everyman's POV. Instead of Dr. Phil, Oprah, etc. As i recent college graduate this has been on my mind since leaving college and joining the "real world'. So give me your thoughts.
2006-07-17 11:43:54 · 15 answers · asked by Kurosaki Ichigo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
finding the balance in life. peace and happiness. nirvana. reaching goals and even if i don't reach them, oh well, at least i had the courage to give it a shot. that's what success is to me. how i feel about myself at the end of my day.
2006-07-17 11:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by vanessa w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who does something that benefits humanity and the world is a successful person. If you give your time at a homeless shelter and donate blood then that makes you a successful person. If you help others by giving advice and providing them with food or shelter, then that makes you successful.
2006-07-17 18:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Andrea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Success is making ones goals in life, and then achieving them! It is the feeling of personal gratification in one's self! For some, no amount of money or success will do; others are happy with the simple things in life.
2006-07-17 18:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by topcat_TEC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop asking and answering questions in Yahoo! Answers and start looking for a real job. That would make you successful.
P.S. I agree 100% with Aaron N... having an 18inch dick is pretty successful!
2006-07-17 18:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Trixter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once saw a sticker on a car which read 'He who dies with the most toys-wins.' To him he was successful,to me he wasn't and very sad into the bargain.
Success to me is finding that one thing we are all searching for that absolute truth which settles for us our destiny and gives us ultimately the peace we need inside ourselves by knowing it.
Every other success is just a smaller search looking for that peace. Success never lasts but ultimate peace does.
2006-07-17 18:55:14 · answer #5 · answered by globetrottertransient 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think success is reaching or being on track to reach one or more goals. Therefore I would say that without goals and effort to achieve them there can be no success.
For example, one of my goals is to develop residual income sufficient to cover my living expenses. When I reach that goal or perhaps a milestone of 25% of my expenses, I will start feeling successful with that goal.
2006-07-17 18:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Automation Wizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me success is satistified with the outcome of something, achieving something I fight for.
Not necessary a job or education.
For example, If I earn a qualification and did not learn anything, to me its not a successs.
Success comes from something that makes you proud of yourself.
2006-07-17 18:54:58 · answer #7 · answered by Farani P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, success is being able too look back on your life and know you're leaving the world better than when you found it.
2006-07-17 18:46:33 · answer #8 · answered by J.J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My idea of success is to be happy and not have to worry about money.
2006-07-17 18:46:15 · answer #9 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self determination, from an indwelling, spiritual perspective of righteousness based in the recognition that of myself, I can do nothing.
2006-07-17 18:46:35 · answer #10 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋