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The Oxford dictionary defines the word “success” as “an accomplishment of an aim” and “attaining fame, social status (地位) or wealth”. Is this how we measure success in life? If you are rich, you’ll have people say “you have everything” or “you’re already successful in life” or a similar statement that means you have money and are well settled. There are many people who feel this way, while there are many who feel that success is not just having a lot of money.

The thing is, your concept of success is connected to your beliefs and values, and if your values tell you that success in life means money, then there is nothing that will change your mind. On the other hand, if your value system says that having money, stability, peace, happiness and contentment in your life are equally important, then you have an entirely different idea of success in life. There are a lot of people in this world that are wealthy. However, they are unhappy. There are a lot of people who do not make a lot of money, but are happy with what they have.

There are different kinds of people in the world, and each one has a different view on what being successful really is about. Here are a few common opinions about success.

●Success in life means having money.

●Success in life means winning games or competitions.

●Success in life means achieving your goal.

●Success in life means getting the job you wanted.

●Success in life means owning a nice house, a good car and having all the costly comforts life has to offer.

●Success in life means being famous.

●Success in life means having influence, power and control.

●Success in life means being free from insecurities, fears and wants.

The one thing that is common to the statements above is that they include accomplishment, attainment and fulfillment (履行). Another thing is that it’s something you yearn for or that gives you an unspoken advantage over others.