What is successful to you?

taunto

Personally, never cared for money. If I got enough money to survive with a roof over my head (which at one point in life, I didn't) then I am happy. I just want people I know to remember me as a man of morals and that is enough success to me.

In terms of fitness, if I can get my daily chores and move around easily then I consider myself physically fit (though of course I always try to improve myself)

How do YOU define success?

n2thenight24

My kids. If I manage to raise them into well rounded, level headed adults. I will consider myself a success.

rompers16

If my husband and kids feel happy and loved, I feel successful.

btwalsh132

n2thenight has it right. Its all about the kids and making sure they grow into confident and kind people. (Aside - nothing makes me happier than when other parents compliment our kids on their manners)

Alex_is_Hawks

interesting question...

I currently FEEL very successful because i'm very good at my job and it does pay relatively lucratively.

But I think when all is said and done, and I'm looking back on my life, I will measure my success based on how well I raised my daughter and how active and fit I managed to remain for the rest of my life..


so yeah....what it is now, probably isn't my true measure.

Melroxsox

id feel successful if my body was healthy enough to have the kids ive always dreamed of loving and caring for:)

Dub_D

Financial stability

jackpotclown

THESE \m/

n2thenight24

n2thenight has it right. Its all about the kids and making sure they grow into confident and kind people. (Aside - nothing makes me happier than when other parents compliment our kids on their manners)

Same! We were at a bowling alley recently and another mom came up and complemented me on how well behaved my children were. There's nothing in the world she could have said that would have made me prouder.

Silver_Star

To me, money is never something to strive for, just need enough to buy the essentials and focus on living frugally and saving up for my future kids. I want to leave a legacy with my life. Something that will make my future husband and kids proud of me, for the right reasons.

I would define my life as a success if i made the right choices, regardless of what people thought of me. I want to live a value filled life.

fcp1234

When I hear people say they don’t care for money, I say its BS.
Why? Because money can give us vacations, hobbies, travel etc etc..things that make us happy..So I think we all care about money.

I don’t care for money or material things, but I want to be able to do things I like, and without money that’s not possible.

I do consider myself successful, I am 31 and have a job that most people cant have until they are in their 50s.

taunto

When I hear people say they don’t care for money, I say its BS.
Why? Because money can give us vacations, hobbies, travel etc etc..things that make us happy..So I think we all care about money.

I don’t care for money or material things, but I want to be able to do things I like, and without money that’s not possible.

So basically you care for enough money to survive comfortably but won't "chase" it all day and night, trying to score you a multi-million dollar home so big that you won't ever use more than half of it? Which is what most people mean when they say they don't care for money. Obviously money is important, even to the hippies

OkieinMinny

I dont think the money I have or dont have (more of the latter) makes me successful - But I agree with that it gives you the ability to travel and enjoy things a bit easier

That being said - I like to think Im a damn successful mother - I know how to balance my family life with me time and my kids see and understand - Ive given them (so far) enough sarcasm to see the humor in situations that sometimes cant be controlled, but enough compassion to be thoughtful (I have 2 boys) the balance of making sure they will grow up to be caring gentlemen but still manly enough for women is a challenge

I am a successful friend and have friendships that span 22+ years and I would do anything for them and them for me

I am successful in my livelihood - I do what I like (most days) and I make a good living at it

I am successful in that I have a passion for helping and doing (and am really proud of what Ive done) when it comes to non-profit causes - mainly cancer research and support

So I guess yes, I consider my self happy and successful at 41

guapogringo

Money is overrated but it sure makes things easier and is a means of keeping score as related to success.

Success if much different than Happiness.

mgmlap

Success to me is being well balanced. We dont have alot of money cause we spend it..but we always have enough to help out the needy. Always enough food for kids to take to school to share with those who dont have.

Success is getting rid of the generation demons that plauge our families..both adopted and biological. My girls have been so much..but are on the road to breaking these generational demons...

Success is having wonderful relationships with those you see everyday..

Success is living the way I teach my daughters to live..

Gilbrod

Success to me is being well balanced. We dont have alot of money cause we spend it..but we always have enough to help out the needy. Always enough food for kids to take to school to share with those who dont have.

Success is getting rid of the generation demons that plauge our families..both adopted and biological. My girls have been so much..but are on the road to breaking these generational demons...

Success is having wonderful relationships with those you see everyday..

Success is living the way I teach my daughters to live..

This hit close to home. I define success by knowing that my kids have it better than me and my wife. To get rid of those "generational demons". That I can provide not only material things, but constant support and love. Also, by losing 53 pounds of fat!!!!! Yeah baby!!!

Captain_Tightpants

HHDL Tensing Gyatso, one of the very few living human beings who has got it right...

_skittybang

A semblance of control.

I control my happiness, my livelihood, my actions, my day-to-day choices.

When something takes away from that - ie lose your job, lose a loved one... that control is lost, the feeling a failing, of losing may take it's place. But this can be momentary. It's in MY control to adjust my path, make the right decisions until I am back in control.

That being said, I have few regrets, a lot of happiness, and feel extremely successful.

slap1225

For me success will be measured by what I have learned and experienced in my life time, obstacles I have been able to overcome and independance knowing that I can do anything and everything on my own (however company is nice for alot of the experiences I have planned :P).