2007-02-25 10:29:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Successful in what sense? My cousin is very successful to me. She hasn't got any money but she managed to raise 5 normal well adjusted kids after becoming a widow at age 36. To me this is success.
Money does not equal success.
2007-02-25 10:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most successful person I know is my best friend from childhood because he is living his dream, he is an Emmy award winner, he was never afraid to take chances and just be himself. He came from nothing, had no parents, had a tough childhood and he beat the odds, avoiding all the pitfalls that life throws at you. That makes him the most successful person I am proud to know and call best friend.
2007-02-25 18:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My DAD!
altho he was orphaned at age 9, first his mom at age 2.7, lost 2 siblings as well before that, his oldest sister.
He never lost hope.
He was home schooled, and when orphaned sent to live with realitives who put him to work on the farm, and allowed him school until 8th grade.
He listened to a visiting preacher of his Church and asked how he could better his life, and get an education. That man and his wife became his foster parents. He had paper route at age 14, got up at 4 am to fold papers to make money for college.
He didn't have an easy life, but he always had HOPE.
He got married to my mom and they were married 50+ yrs until she died. He took care of his 4 children. He bought a little house in Ohio, and bought another house on an acre in Ohio, which he rebuilt and moved his family of 3 children into while working full time, before the age of 30.
He moved us from Ohio, where it snowed, to CA. for better weather and opportunities in life. He bought a caddy and turned it into a campolac camper. He loves to garden, tool around in the garage, is warm, caring, generous with his time, and very compassionate.
He saves his money well, but his true wealth is in his family, and the values he instilled in each of his children. We are all individually unique and different. He taught us to respect other's as we would respect ourselves. Including property, individuality, and not to judge others.
My dad is one of the finest people I know.
He was overcome all odds, when they were stacked against him since birth. He made it on his own. Never took, or asks for handouts.
He is successful because he is an independent thinker, doer, and a man of his word. He is a great man, and a wonderful teacher, and excellent story teller. He is over 75 yrs old.
2007-02-25 18:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Michael Sanders.
Why: He's overcome much in his life. He came from a broken family he was an acoholic, had a "failed" i'm sure he wouldn't put it that way marriage. And yet he's a great guy, he makes people laugh and he enjoys life. All you gotta do is be around him and all your problems melt away. He's definitely a balcony person.
2007-02-25 18:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Gen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mummy, she has raised five daughters on her own with lots
of ups and downs. When I look back on the downs that was when we all seemed to be at are best pull together support each other and get through.The goods times sofa days, banana sandwiches and little house on the prairie sob! sob!have passed down to my children. She has helped me become the person i am still have hard times ,good times but strong and happy. Thank you Mummy.
2007-02-25 18:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by tink 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Daddy.
His father died when my dad was just 16. My dad took over as head of the family, virually raising his younger sister.
When he met my mother, he told her that his family would never want for anything. He worked hard all of his life to give me and my brother and sister the best upbringing. We are all now good people. None of us have broken the law, taken drugs or gone off the rails. We have all settled down and made our own families.
Now my Dad is making sure my mum is happy as they approach retirement.
I love my Dad, and everything he has done for me!
2007-02-25 18:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by mrssandii1982 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The one who overcomes many obtacles and still has joy in the journey no matter where it takes her. I have a friend with MS who is in a wheelchair, destined to die a very early death. She is always radiant, smiling, encouraging others and never misses a Sunday at church.
2007-02-25 18:39:14 · answer #7 · answered by Joan H 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Richard Branson I think, he was not particular bright at school, he admitted that he did not understand the term of NET PROFIT until it was explained. He seems to have a human type of attitude, certainly not got grandiose attitude, quite thoughtful - I admire him and his achievements. Good luck to him I say.
2007-02-25 19:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by SUPER-GLITCH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My supervisor. She is smart, innovative, creative, charming, intelligent, educated, earns lots of money, knows so much about anything, and I envy her so much!
2007-02-25 18:36:59 · answer #9 · answered by Mikhael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont equate greatness with success.
all the happy people i know are warm and open-hearted. it has nothing to do with what theyve acieved.
2007-02-26 18:54:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋