In your opinion, what does it mean to be successful?

CW4 (Join to see) Going deep on you here partner! Some will totally think I’m off a bubble – maybe I am! If you are measuring your own success then it's in the eyes of the beholder; its what you personally feel in your heart and mind that dictates what success you have reached and what type of humility for that success you will displayed. For some, its just knowing you've done the very best you can in life, for and with your family, providing for them, getting your children through school and college and off on their own success story. For other's it could just be a simple feeling of internal gratitude. Those who abuse and flaunt success are usually very unhappy inside, not always but they are missing that internal fulfillment because they are surrounded with reminders of their success (possessions, creature comforts, etc.). I'm not saying that’s a bad thing. I'm just saying they are missing that inner peaceful feeling of self-satisfaction - I did everything I could and in my eyes and God's eyes I was successful. I know a little deep, but that is my perception of how “you” know you were a success!

My perspective has changed over the years.
I used to think it meant achieving my goals. And I did, for the most part, professionally.
Then I thought it meant being a good husband. And I was - but not good enough.
Now I think that the best measuring stick I can have is to have my children meet their potential. To give them the tools to make great decisions. To see them happy and healthy and successful.
Nothing else would make me prouder.

It will be different for everyone, but meeting the goals and benchmarks would be success in my book.