How do you define success? If you go by regular terms of success you might have the wrong idea about success.
Timestamps:
0:00 What Is Success?
0:22 Are Materialistic Possessions Really Success?
1:04 Why Money Can't Be Enough
1:53 What Would The Ideal Look Like?
2:44 The Trap Of "Success"
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Success is often defined by external markers like wealth, possessions, and status. But if you dig deeper, you’ll find that true success is more nuanced than that. Take, for example, someone who earns a high income but despises their job. Are they truly successful if they’re miserable every day? Even if they have all the trappings of success on the outside, if their quality of life suffers because of their unhappiness, can we really call that success?
Furthermore, if someone is trapped in a cycle of consumerism, using material possessions to cope with their dissatisfaction, does that make them successful? They may appear successful from the outside, but if they’re using material wealth to fill a void created by their unhappiness, it’s not genuine success.
On the flip side, consider someone who may not earn as much money but finds fulfillment and joy in their work. Isn’t their happiness and contentment a form of success in its own right? They may not have all the material wealth, but if they wake up each day excited about what they do, isn’t that a richer form of success?
Success isn’t just about financial gain—it’s about living a life that aligns with your values and brings you fulfillment. It’s about finding a balance between financial stability and personal happiness. So, the next time you think about success, consider not just the outward trappings but also the internal fulfillment. After all, true success is about more than just the numbers—it’s about living a life that brings you joy and meaning.
