We Don't Need to Reach for The Stars
For most of us, the moon is more than enough
What's your definition of success? Does success translate to happiness? I'm a success story. Perhaps to some, looking at my achievements from the outside, they might consider me a failure.
I barely finished high school. I never attended college. I worked more than half a dozen jobs before landing in a support role at a market research company.
I made the most of that role. I loved the company and took pride in my contributions; I made many great friends and gained the respect of my peers and the organization's owners.
I was paid enough to live comfortably. I had autonomy, flexibility, and endless benefits. I never missed a family event. I retired this year feeling incredibly thankful and fulfilled. Success is not measured by anyone else but me.
I made it to the top, as far as I'm concerned. Those on the outside looking in might say I was nowhere near what they imagine as the bar of success. Your definition of "making it to the top" does not have to be society's or anyone else's definition. I do me, and you do you.
Society has its own ideas of what success looks like. A nice house, an impressive title, lots of money, a jetset lifestyle. None of those equates to happiness or…
