Newbie 0 #1 November 7, 2005 If you describe someone as successful, what are you using to measure that success? If there is more than one way to measure it, get crazy and list em all! "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 November 7, 2005 Someone who actively seeks out the things that make them feel successful, and who understands that we are each responsible to create our own happiness. That person, to me, is successful."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #3 November 7, 2005 Money, bitches, and bling. In that order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #4 November 7, 2005 QuoteSomeone who actively seeks out the things that make them feel successful This is what i'm trying to get at that - what are there things? "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #5 November 7, 2005 QuoteMoney, bitches, and bling. In that order. orgasmic swoon! /me goes to change shorts "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #6 November 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteSomeone who actively seeks out the things that make them feel successful This is what i'm trying to get at that - what are there things? That's what I'm trying to get at. I can't define those things for anyone else. For me, personally, and me only? Success is the ability to be financially secure and independent enough that I can live the life I want at that time, the ability to be happy and fulfilled enough with myself and by myself that I can be happy and fulfilled in my personal relationships, and the ability to continually grow as a person. The rest is window dressing. Either that or, money, bitches, and bling. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #7 November 7, 2005 At one time, lo those many years ago, fiscally you were considered successful if you were making your age times $1,000 annually. Now that would probably be 2 -2.5 times that. Personally, I would think that if you wake up happy, that's a pretty good indicator.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #8 November 7, 2005 QuotePersonally, I would think that if you wake up happy, that's a pretty good indicator. I like that, good one! "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #9 November 7, 2005 I think it mostly has to do with their satisfaction with their life and how much they get the bigger picture. If a person is making tons of money in their dream job, but doesn't have any meaningful personal relationships, then I would not call them successful. It definitely doesn't have to do with who has the most bestest stuff. (Except for skydiving gear.. but that is different. ) It also has to do with how much they smile. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #10 November 7, 2005 QuoteIf you describe someone as successful, what are you using to measure that success? If there is more than one way to measure it, get crazy and list em all! How happy and relaxed I feel when I'm slipping off to sleep at night. I'm not rich, but I am sucessful. I know it because I'm still learning and growing as a person, my enjoyment of my life doesnt come at anyone elses expense, the work and responsibilities arent too unpleasant or overwhelming, and my family is happy and healthy. I sleep like a baby.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #11 November 7, 2005 The two B's. bitches and boats. but seriously ... no one else knows what's right for you. that you have to find out for yourself. while one person might be completely satisfied working 9-5 and raking in good cash, that might be absolute hell for somebody else and might prefer not making so much but doing something else ... that i speak from experience you just have to find out for yourself what it is you want ... and watch people you look up to and keep trying new thingsThis ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 November 7, 2005 Happy people. Truly happy..........not idiots that sit on DZ's and smoke weed all day and their personal lives are a mess. For me...........it's a couple differen't things. Right now.......I have a job that is absolutely KICK ASS. No place I'd rather be except home. I'll consider myself truly successful in a few years when I will be in a financial situation that will allow me to NEVER have to work for anyone else unless I want to. I will be able to travel where I want when I want. I'll be able to take care of damn near ANY financial need that arises for my family and loved ones. My Mom has always said "Money can't buy you hapiness but it can sure as hell buy you options." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #13 November 7, 2005 I measure personal success by determining whether I am "doing it right." By that I mean not shirking responsibilities for personal gain. I have the ability to spend the afternoon and evening with my son and not be too concerned about the money issues. I can forego earning an extra 2000 dollars for my business every week so I can be with my son. I don't need that money the way I need to be with my son. That I have that ability that most others do not is my measure of success - hours of daily quality time with my son. Also, I give my wife the chance and opportunity to do the same thing. What more of a measure of success could a man want? We've got the house, the Volvo, etc. That's quantitative. But we have the opportunity to do quality parenting. I know I can look back in 20 years and say, "Even way back then we did it right." Amazing to think how much better we'll be at it in the coming years. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #14 November 7, 2005 A teacher told me once " You can consider yourself successful when you have acomplish three things in life 1) choose your moral values 2) choose your career in life think about something you will do for free and make it your profesion 3) choose the person that will be your companion for the rest of your life. failure to acomplish any of these three decision can make you very miserable. Now like I heard in a movie once these are NOT rules, I like to see them more like guide lines, Jack Sparrow pirates of the caribeanhttp://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #15 November 7, 2005 at peace. In the non-dead (or undead, your choice) way. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #16 November 7, 2005 Happiness, and living a virtuous life. That's it. I DO NOT consider someone who makes $1 million a year being a snake successful. A teacher who makes $35,000 a year and enjoys their job, to me, is successful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiver51 0 #17 November 7, 2005 Wakening up every morning. Wakening up every morning with my wife laying beside me. In that order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites favaks 0 #18 November 7, 2005 If you're happy! -favaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orchid 0 #19 November 7, 2005 Quotemeasure success __________________________________________________ -by how well you rise from a fall -peace of mind"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindsey 0 #20 November 7, 2005 My measure of success is about who a person is more than what he/she has achieved. I think about my two brothers first....my younger brother does fine. He has his Master's in Environmental Science, and he cleans up after my other brother who soon should make Lt. Col. My younger brother is far more successful, in my eyes, than my older. He's happy. He's nice. He's fun to be around. He's at ease with himself and around other people. He's honorable too--true blue. He doesn't have a big title. He's well-educated, but doesn't have a particularly distinguished title. He's neither an under- nor over-achiever. He does what he loves, and he loves completely. He and his wife have something that I've never been able to achieve. I think my little brother is the most successful person I know.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,584 #21 November 7, 2005 If they can worry about the things they want to worry about, instead of the things they have to worry about. Or if they can choose not to worry about anything. I might not like some of their successes (I'm sure there are assholes on that list), but is success something that's judged by others or by one's self? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #22 November 7, 2005 Sometimes I wonder how I'm doing - I dunno, I guess it's a pent-up little competitive streak or something. To measure, I look back on my life experiences. The more unique and positive experiences, the more successful I consider myself. There's really not much else you can take to the grave Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #23 November 7, 2005 If I make it out the door on time - SUCCESS!! Tah dah!! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #24 November 7, 2005 Quote What do you use as a measure of personal success? If you're driving her back to your place & she reaches over & starts giving you a handjob while you're driving. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rickjump1 0 #25 November 7, 2005 I admire people who find time to help others on their way up the success ladder and at the top. I have seen people move up in this world only to forget where they came from.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
skydiver51 0 #17 November 7, 2005 Wakening up every morning. Wakening up every morning with my wife laying beside me. In that order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites favaks 0 #18 November 7, 2005 If you're happy! -favaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orchid 0 #19 November 7, 2005 Quotemeasure success __________________________________________________ -by how well you rise from a fall -peace of mind"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindsey 0 #20 November 7, 2005 My measure of success is about who a person is more than what he/she has achieved. I think about my two brothers first....my younger brother does fine. He has his Master's in Environmental Science, and he cleans up after my other brother who soon should make Lt. Col. My younger brother is far more successful, in my eyes, than my older. He's happy. He's nice. He's fun to be around. He's at ease with himself and around other people. He's honorable too--true blue. He doesn't have a big title. He's well-educated, but doesn't have a particularly distinguished title. He's neither an under- nor over-achiever. He does what he loves, and he loves completely. He and his wife have something that I've never been able to achieve. I think my little brother is the most successful person I know.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,584 #21 November 7, 2005 If they can worry about the things they want to worry about, instead of the things they have to worry about. Or if they can choose not to worry about anything. I might not like some of their successes (I'm sure there are assholes on that list), but is success something that's judged by others or by one's self? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #22 November 7, 2005 Sometimes I wonder how I'm doing - I dunno, I guess it's a pent-up little competitive streak or something. To measure, I look back on my life experiences. The more unique and positive experiences, the more successful I consider myself. There's really not much else you can take to the grave Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #23 November 7, 2005 If I make it out the door on time - SUCCESS!! Tah dah!! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #24 November 7, 2005 Quote What do you use as a measure of personal success? If you're driving her back to your place & she reaches over & starts giving you a handjob while you're driving. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rickjump1 0 #25 November 7, 2005 I admire people who find time to help others on their way up the success ladder and at the top. I have seen people move up in this world only to forget where they came from.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
favaks 0 #18 November 7, 2005 If you're happy! -favaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #19 November 7, 2005 Quotemeasure success __________________________________________________ -by how well you rise from a fall -peace of mind"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #20 November 7, 2005 My measure of success is about who a person is more than what he/she has achieved. I think about my two brothers first....my younger brother does fine. He has his Master's in Environmental Science, and he cleans up after my other brother who soon should make Lt. Col. My younger brother is far more successful, in my eyes, than my older. He's happy. He's nice. He's fun to be around. He's at ease with himself and around other people. He's honorable too--true blue. He doesn't have a big title. He's well-educated, but doesn't have a particularly distinguished title. He's neither an under- nor over-achiever. He does what he loves, and he loves completely. He and his wife have something that I've never been able to achieve. I think my little brother is the most successful person I know.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #21 November 7, 2005 If they can worry about the things they want to worry about, instead of the things they have to worry about. Or if they can choose not to worry about anything. I might not like some of their successes (I'm sure there are assholes on that list), but is success something that's judged by others or by one's self? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #22 November 7, 2005 Sometimes I wonder how I'm doing - I dunno, I guess it's a pent-up little competitive streak or something. To measure, I look back on my life experiences. The more unique and positive experiences, the more successful I consider myself. There's really not much else you can take to the grave Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #23 November 7, 2005 If I make it out the door on time - SUCCESS!! Tah dah!! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #24 November 7, 2005 Quote What do you use as a measure of personal success? If you're driving her back to your place & she reaches over & starts giving you a handjob while you're driving. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #25 November 7, 2005 I admire people who find time to help others on their way up the success ladder and at the top. I have seen people move up in this world only to forget where they came from.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
