The Journey to Success A homophone is defined as a set of words that possess the same sound, but carry a different meaning. The term success undergoes the same pronunciation for everyone, but each individual has the ability to create their own defintion for greatness. In a world full of greed and materialism, there are endless opportunities to advance and become any version of successful. Each human being is dealt a hand of cards that will determine their fate. Some inherit significant amounts of money while others are left to figure life out on their own. Success is achieved in a variety of different ways, but you are responsible for paving the pathway. Wealth Money is a necessity, no doubt. It pays our electric bill, keeps our heating running, …show more content…
They live in gated communities with multi million dollar houses and money flowing out of their pockets. These individuals view fame as the key to success. They are often seen at red carpet events, award shows, and autograph signings. It is believed that without these amenities, success will slowly disappear in the rear-view mirror. Fame is usually achieved by displaying a specific talent(s). The Kardashians, however, are a prime example that fame does not always result in success. The fourteenth season of their reality television show aired at the beginning of October and it still remains unclear as to how this family became famous. Success is occasionally perceived as twitter followers and media attention, but for the average citizen, fame is not incorporated into their …show more content…
Every human being experiences pain, but the severity of it differs from person to person. These individuals tend to define success as mental and emotional stability. This does not mean drowning your body in alcohol and taking drugs in order to feel better. Temporary happiness is apart of our journey, but it is not our final destination. Contentment becomes evident as one begins to accept the inevitable and let go of toxic experiences and people. Wealth, fame, and power tend to fall away in the face of serenity. Individuals rely heavily on material items and peer attention to heal their wounds. Little do they know, we must find comfort in our situation in order to emerge
One has achieved success who has lived well and laughed often. '; This quote seems to sum up what is meant by success. If you are able to laugh often and much then you have definitely achieved happiness. The idea of living well, though, is a very broad statement. In order, then, to define success in relation to this statement, we must first define what it means to live well. There are three levels of success, in my opinion: societal success, academic or professional success. If someone can achieve all of these three levels of success, they are someone who has lived well.
Is there someone you know that is wealthy and prominent? Do they demonstrate the characteristics of a successful person in today’s society? Media today has effectively convinced our society into accepting an untrue, even possibly hazardous definition of success. Even though Webster’s dictionary defines success as “achieving wealth, respect, and fame,” the definition of success is different for everyone. Society wants us to accept that having money, having big house, and owning multiple cars is the key to happiness, and henceforth, success. This is a lie; success is not having a large amount of money nor does it have to deal with fame.
What is success and how do you obtain it? This question isn’t so easy to answer, and there is no one definite answer. Everybody views success differently, and everyone accomplishes success in different manners. In order for you to have a better understanding of what success is to me, I will elaborate on the three characteristics I believe are the most essential to have before one can obtain success. Next, I will retell the story of a character in the classic basketball movie “Hoosiers” and how they obtained success. Finally, I will also share a time in my life where I have felt success.
'One has achieved success who has lived well and laughed often.'; This quote seems to sum up what is meant by success. If you are able to laugh often and much then you have definitely achieved happiness. The idea of living well, though, is a very broad statement. In order, then, to define success in relation to this statement, we must first define what it means to live well. There are three levels of success, in my opinion: societal success, personal success, and academic or professional success. If someone can achieve all of these three levels of success, they are someone who has lived well.
In current times, success seems to determine everything about an individual. One of the main reasons people go to school is to grow up and become successful. Success is the reason anyone does anything. Whether it be a small or large-scale success does not matter. A person might make a sandwich to succeed in fighting off hunger, or a basketball team might take time to watch more film and spend time together as a team to succeed in winning a championship. Either way success motivates people. The question that goes with it is, was I successful? If one says yes, then they ask why? The answer almost always includes some amount of preparation. Because a success without prior preparation is uncommon. No matter what, we humans strive
Obviously, happiness levels vary by the person and their life experiences. Nonetheless, happiness plays an essential role in the journey to success. Investigator Falisa Asberry, A 25-year veteran of the Cleveland Heights Police Department lives by the motto “You’re responsible for your own happiness, and if anyone tries to steal your joy, they don’t want to see you succeed” (Asberry). Happiness is very important to investigator Asberry due to the stressful and traumatic career path she has chosen. Most people know that life isn't always going to be sunshine and rainbows and curveballs will be thrown when it is least expected. However even when life isn’t the best, the phase probably won’t last long and “Before long, people who have entered the valley of humility feel themselves back in the uplands of joy and commitment” (Brooks 8). The happiness achieved after going through a rough life experience will lead to success in the future because remembering tough times will help persevere and become
What is success? Owning fancy cars, wearing stylish clothes, having a home with a labyrinth of rooms and ceilings that reach for the sky, having trophy cases filled with awards, being on the big screen, having unlimited wealth and riches? All of these objects and titles are considered indicators of tangible success which satisfy us for only a period of time. I disagree, prosperity, happiness, goals and growth of oneself are more rewarding indicators of success. Although many believe success is only seen as a visible object which provides satisfaction and recognition, with time the feeling fades, and produces a longing for more. Intangible success has greater benefits and is more satisfying than tangible success causing you to accomplish greater
Success… What is success? The definition of success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. In relation to the quote ‘Success is always temporary’ it is portraying the message that people who often have success haven’t or will not always have success. Throughout media and society, it is portrayed to us that success is not the key to emotions such as happiness and fulfilment because you are always left wanting more and what you have if never enough. Through researches that have been conducted it shows that people with nothing are often happier than people with everything, this is because people who don’t have success or much of anything are often happier because they are grateful for what they have and are not looking for more but are happy
Success is within the mind of the individual. A large portion of ones life is spent working to become successful. People are told throughout childhood to work hard so they can grow up and make lots of money. But success takes many different forms. Different people have different interpretations of what success means to them. For some, success is measured by social status and wealth; for others success is determined only by the amount of happiness one feels.
Ever since the times of the BC era, wealth had defined success (Definition of Success). A wealthy person of those times would be looked at as a superior being, they would be someone you’d show respect for. They were successful. Although that's the definition of success back then, does it mean something different now? Like every human being, and every past structure of society, the word evolves with time because society's’ values change. The definition of the word “success” was often considered as the achievement of wealth, but now it has become modernized to fit into today's society. Today, success is thought as an individual doing what makes them happy in life, generally doing their best, or even contributing positive things to the world to make it a better place (What does success mean).
What does success look like to you? The term “success” can look different to all people. One may perceive it as the amount of money you have, while another person may define it as the amount of education a person has gone through. For me, success has no correlation with money. I believe success is based on how happy you are and if you have achieved all of your goals and dreams.
Success can come from anything. My definition of success is wealth. First, more or less its money and fortune. Second, a great successor, Steve jobs. Last, another marvelous successor is bill gates. Therefore, success can come from anything that makes someone wealthy.
“Be he a king or a peasant, he is happiest who finds peace at home” said Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. To me, home is a where place I feel most comfortable, where I fit in, where I feel like I have accomplished something, much like Odysseus’s home. In The Odyssey, by Homer, a man named Odysseus faces many obstacles over the course of around ten years as he tries to navigate himself and his crew back to Ithaca, their home. My Ithaca is to get into a good college. Although there are many deterrents that will be in my way, like achieving good grades, avoiding affiliating with people who are not trustworthy, and finding time to volunteer and help my community, there are also many things that can assist me achieve my goals like the support of my friends, the help of my teachers, having the right tools to get the job done. Getting into a good college would make me feel a sense of fulfillment, like all the hard work I have put in has finally paid off.
The true definition of success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. Although, many people have different perceptions of success. Success is judged by the individuals themselves. Success can be defined in many ways including: wealth, happiness, fame, etc. Success can be anything from material goods to concepts. It all depends on your concept and how you achieve your goals. You have to have persistence within yourself. Varying on your profession, you will need a certain skill level. Your definition of success can be suitable best for you, but not for others. It is about truly not giving up, reaching your full potential, and self-fulfillment.
When people think of success, they think of people with money, fame, or power. But how did those people get to be in that position? What made them successful? More often than not, the stepping stones to success are forgotten once success has been achieved. But without the little steps that make up the whole, the whole can never exist. Writing is similar in this way; as we draft, review and edit, our smaller steps eventually make up a successful, complete paper. Writing frequently has allowed me to slowly get better over time, and this is important on the road to becoming a successful writer. As I’ve grown over the years, I’ve used the building blocks provided to me as steps to help me excel in everything I do. My eventual successes can only