Enjoy yourself, enjoy others, but have a plan.
/To me, being successful means...
Having what you need and having activities to keep you happy.
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read MoreLife Is Too Short to Wait
/To me, being successful means...
Being able to work at a job you love instead of one that just "pays the bills".
My definition of success has changed over time.
I used work in a career I hated for the money. Now I make slightly less, but I'm happy and enjoy what I do.
I love you because You are You!
/To me, being successful means...
feeling good about oneself and one's contribution, place and station in life.
My definition of success has changed over time.
When I was younger (especially when I went to [high school name omitted]), I thought my life was determined by where I went to college. I found that one's professional journey is much more complicated than where one went to school and that matters less than finding things you enjoy to do, feeling good about yourself and your life. There is still a nagging urge to accomplish but I can see it is more of a story than reality.
Techie not Treckie!
/To me, being successful means...
Making enough money to live comfortably and have a little left over. Having a career where I'm enjoying what I'm doing, but also having a great family life.
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read More1971 [high school] graduate
/To me, being successful means...
Leading a happy, productive life.
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read MoreI never thought I would be doing this with my life, but I love it!
/To me, being successful means...
Having fulfilling relationships with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and acquaintances; being able to provide for your family by doing something that feels valuable and beneficial; being the best person that you can be, and constantly striving to be even better.
My definition of success has changed over time.
I have been blessed materially, through a combination of really good luck and hard work, but I have become convinced that at least part of my success has been due to the way I choose to treat others. Growing up in Palo Alto, there was such emphasis placed upon money as a measure of success, I was lucky that my family always reminded me that money is not everything and that people are more important.
Get busy livin
/To me, being successful means...
Being happy
My definition of success has changed over time.
Less about title and money, more about relationships
Brushing my teeth and using deodorant have helped.
/To me, being successful means...
Completing one task at a time.
My definition of success has changed over time.
I hadn't a clue how many times I would fall face down and get up again. Sometimes success meant money, sometimes little or big fame, sometimes it meant getting up after feeling near spiritual, mental, or physical exhaustion.
Work hard , play harder , laugh a lot enjoy [portion removed]
/To me, being successful means...
Making a living doing what you enjoy
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read MoreSuccess in Palo Alto will prepare you for a cut-throat world
/To me, being successful means...
Not having to worry about where you'll be in 10 years
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read More"May you live every day of your life." - Jonathan Swift
/To me, being successful means...
A happy and satisfying family life, a career that is intellectually satisfying and financially sufficient, health and contentment.
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read MoreI Never Fit the Palo Alto "Mold!"
/To me, being successful means...
Feeling inspired and surrounded by love and support. If I can lay down at the end of every day and know that I am following my heart, however hard the journey, then my life is a success.
My definition of success has changed over time.
Growing up, in Palo Alto, especially, I really thought that the only positive or desired future was one with wealth, and even some amount of fame. I didn't see another option for happiness.
I create the life I love to look at.
/To me, being successful means...
Having deep, loving relationships (new and old); taking care of my health as best as I can, being financially sustainable and having a strong, mutually respectful, loving and honest marriage.
My definition of success has changed over time.
It used to be more of a fairytale picture. Now it's real and includes going through the mud puddle to get to the other side, rather than walking around it.
Grateful and keep On Trucking!
/To me, being successful means...
Being happy with my life and grateful for everyone and everything that has challenged and rewarded my life.
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read MoreEducation in palo alto
/To me, being successful means...
Most of all being happy
My definition of success has changed over time.
Read MoreI've Been a Cabbie and a Stock Clerk, and Soda Fountain Jock Jerk
/To me, being successful means...
Having time and resources to spend doing things that are meaningful to me.
My definition of success has changed over time.
I realized while having a business that some things are more important to me than money.
Find and follow your bliss. It's okay if your bliss changes.
/To me, being successful means...
finding something that you're passionate about and following that passion. realizing and living your dream(s).
My definition of success has changed over time.
The older you become, the more perspective you have about things. You have experiences to think about. You see how others have dealt with having success or you meet others who feel like they haven't been successful yet.
Living with Disabilities
/To me, being successful means...
Achieving your goals while also keeping yourself relaxed. Stress will come into play, but if you don't let it stop you from continuing to put in hard work, you will do well.
My definition of success has not changed over time.
Read MoreFlourishing after graduation from [high school].
/To me, being successful means...
Always treating others the way you would like to be treated. In other words, following the golden rule.
My definition of success has changed over time.
When I was younger, I thought material possessions reflected success.
Daily dose of joy
/To me, being successful means...
Finding a community of people who love and support you and finding meaningful work where you can do something positive and selfless every day.
My definition of success has not changed over time.
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