Leaving PA
/To me, being successful means...
happiness, both personally and professionally
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read MoreLife is a journey - enjoy with those you love.
/ Bergmann's lunch counter/ Michal PasternakTo me, being successful means...
Being self sufficient and happy
My definition of success has changed over time.
Less dependent on how I look to others (job, car, house, etc.)
When the Road You Are Supposed to Travel Detours
/ I loved riding my bike all over PA/ Michal PasternakTo me, being successful means...
Secure in knowing my future, my partner's future, and my kids' futures are going to be happy, fulfilling, and fun!
My definition of success has changed over time.
In my younger years, it was definitely about financial goals: how much money I made a year, what kind of job title I had, I didn't spend my time comparing myself to others, but I was definitely on a path to "race with myself" about achieving certain financial goals before a set time.
Stay-At-Home parent enjoying a life lived slowly
/ Varsity Theater (closed)/ Michal PasternakTo me, being successful means...
Being able to enjoy loving relationships with your family and friends.
My definition of success has changed over time.
As I have gotten older, I have realized more and more that getting good grades and a good paycheck don't have much to do with the quality of interpersonal relationships.
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