Do you think that you can reach success and still remain humble?

Answer 1

I will answer this with one of my favorite quotes (I don't remember who said it):

"The success of a man is not measured in that which he attains so much as in the obstacles he overcomes to attain it."

So, yes, I think it is possible.

Answer 2

I think you can. Success can mean so many different things to people. I am blessed to have reached a goal I set for myself- so to me that is success. HOWEVER, this would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of my family and friends. There were times I was overwhelmed and wanted to give up.( Involves getting Master degree)
My parents are also 2 of the most successful people that I know- and very humble. My father did not complete High School, he did get his G.E.D., and went on to join the Marines. After that, he got a job with a car factory in Fenton, Mo. My mother moved us, my siblings and I back to Arkansas when I was 14 years old to be near both her and my dads elderly parents. In their case, I feel they have been such an inspirational for close family ties, a strong marriage, and making sacrifices when needed. My dad came home every weekend and retired when he was 55. He worked part-time until this year- he's now 68.
My mother retired,last year, at 60 years old as a school cook. Their success came from very hard work-- which I learned from them. Smart- my dad knows and understands politics- something that is not my best "subjuct". I understand- he is up to the minute. My dad brings more home in retirement than I every will with a Master's degree. Humble- to meet them, you wouldn't have a clue. They have a will- I told them to leave any money they planned on leaving to me to their grandkids or charity. Their success and humble life has taught me more than any money I could ever need. If I sound like I am bragging- it's only about my parents.

Answer 3

Yes, I do think that you can be a successful person, and still remain Humble, because what were we, when we became successful, no one, just an ordinary person, and if you look at it this way, we came into the World with nothing, and we are going to Die taking nothing either.

Answer 4

Yes I do believe that.I believe that many people who are wealthy can still remain down to earth or retain part of who they are and their past.The success does not dictate if you will be humble,nice,bitchy or hated by others but rather it is how one individual reacts to the notion of success and if it will change them or keep them the same.I believe that one should be careful with the actions and remember where they came from because what goes up can come down-success is a ladder: you can go up and fall down as fast as you went up.I also believe that it is up to the person and how they were brought up to interpret success and the many factors that come with that.I on the other hand when I do good in school that is success might go out with my boyfriend once or twice for sushi since we are college students yet I have my family who keeps me with my head on my shoulders.Also,it depends on who the person affiliates his or herself with because the people who care are the ones who even when rich and successful will keep you grounded.I know people who are successful yet success can be measured in many ways if you understand what I am saying yet all of them are content with their life.If a wealthy and successful person can do this at the end of the day then they have done something right and never changed.Also success does not always mean change but rather change means success in a person in how they persceive things and when a person matures it shows.

Answer 5

Oh yes, this happens more often than you think. In fact, if they weren't humble to start, they become humble the more they achieve.

I have known a CEO and presidents of companies who had much power, success, and money. They were kind to everyone and even knew the janitor's name. They also were most charitable and philanthropic.

I believe success can bring out the best in people.

Answer 6

Yes, I believe that's quite possible. Humility could be the response when the person believes the success is a blessing from God, and not all about all the things they've done to get there. Like a granted request.

Answer 7

Hi Rena, I am a strong believer in God, I follow the true principles of the word. With a lot of prayer to keep my strength good.I try to stay humble, and successful too.

Answer 8

It would probably depend on the definition of success. In the western world, success is 'typically' measured by wealth and material. Though the definition of humble according to one dictionary "Thinking lowly of one's self; claiming little for one's self; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; thinking one's self ill-deserving or unworthy, when judged by the demands of God; lowly; waek; modest." I think it is 'possible', if you were referring to western success, that a person can be lowly despite having what they want. However, one of the things that would bring down such humbleness would probably be greed, and it does become common.

Answer 9

Yes but it would probably not be easy. You just have to look at some celebrities and other famous people. I'm sure it's hard for them to be humble and probably why they aren't usually. I think it would take a strong person who is grounded. I don't know if I fit the bill but I would certainly do my best.

Answer 10

I think it's possible for rare individuals, but it's very hard to remain humble when you've acheived great success. It's possible, but not easy, and doesn't happen often.

Answer 11

Success to who? Ghandi, Mother Theresa, Pope John Paul, John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King...
they all reached their success... and they all remained humble. It all lies within your upbringing, your morals and your idea of success.