Success can mean so many things to different people.
A few years back I was visiting a family gathering. while taking my leave my relative asked "so how will you go back?" "Oh, I have my car" 'Good. Which one?"
So if you look at the seemingly innocent conversation, it was not innocent at all, there is a lot of calculation behind the "innocent question".
Few years back maybe the definition of success was:
1. Owning a house
2. Owning a Car
3. Not just owning a car, but also "what kind of" car
4. Marital Status
5. Income of spouse / Status of Spouse
Today, when I look around, this generation has lost meaning of "relationship". Relationships have gone from commitment to casual relationships to hook-ups.
Health - Many teenagers today are obese and suffer from diabetes, a 35 year old suffering a heart-stroke.
So I guess today being successful could mean - and again, this is just a perspective - Successful means being content with what you have (note I did not say 'Happy'), being together with a family and truly "want to be together" and not just bound because of society or forced to live together because of kids), being healthy, having something to look forward to, be able to purse your passion at 50
Did I miss anything else? Do add in the comments section, what's your take on Success?
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