2007-02-07 04:57:57 · 15 answers · asked by lookout 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
in order to have success you must first have a goal. when you reach that goal you have succeded
2007-02-07 05:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by MATTHEW B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is no one "all-encompassing" definition.
A good generic one might be being satisfied that you have accomplished whatever goals (specific or general, large or small) that you have set for yourself.
Success need not have anything to do with money or material things.
My personal definition would be: I've retired from 33 years of metal manufacturing with all 10 fingers, both eyes, and a healthy back. I have a roof that doesn't leak and a warm place to sleep, and a good woman next to me. We have enough to pay the bills and still have a little extra fun. We live in a small town area that has gorgeous surroundings and all the outdoor activities we could want.
Not a bad success...
2007-02-07 14:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of success changes as a persons life changes. Success at age 8 could be learning to ride a bike or learning to whistle---while success at 18....well you see what I mean. So, success is achieving what you think you want at a certain time, but it is not the end of anything, but rather the beginning point of a new journey.
2007-02-07 13:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by folklore 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Success is the ability to understand when you have succeeded. In point of fact, it is the ability to achieve desired goals, but -- the means of attaining those goals can and will affect your feelings of success.
To succeed you must reach your goals while maintaining you personal integrity.
2007-02-07 13:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by Milton C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't believe so. Success is your own personal definition of that which you wish to accomplish. Since we are all different, the definitions will be different. Thank god for diversity.
2007-02-07 20:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Success is when one reaches balance in their work, family, and social life.
2007-02-07 13:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contentedness.
2007-02-11 11:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by lisateric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Success is something that we like it as an outcome but we are not sure of that outcome when we started.
2007-02-07 13:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True Happiness
Being a doctor
Married to my true love
Kids
Dogs
Nice house
Good kids
Dying with my love by my side
LOL not possible
2007-02-07 14:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course not, its all relative.
The best objective answer would be "contentness"
But of course some people are not always content, the same with happiness, some people actualy unconsciously strive for unhappiness.
2007-02-07 14:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by Unconvincable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋