Rose Mary's Success

In American society, individuals are heavily influenced to equate success with the measure of one’s degree of wealth. However, the measure of success does not rest solely on materialistic matters. The term is defined as “the accomplishment of one's goals,” revealing that success is not limited to one’s fortunes (Random House Inc.). In addition, success is not a term with a universally accepted set of specified goals; the strive for success varies among individuals, and the varying goals defining success are without bounds. Success is a personal goal that provides an individual with fulfillment, is measured with the effectiveness of an accomplishment, and is an endeavor that involves adversities.

The definition of success differs from person to person. According to the “Poolside” Cadillac commercial, success is having a large house, nice family and a new car. How is that success accomplished? According to the mainstream media, success is achieved through hard work and perseverance. Not by taking extravagant vacations, or working for only a few hours a day. Success for others on the other hand could be having a large amount of free time. The media gives examples of what they think success is, but ultimately it’s up to the person to decide what is success is.

An age-old term, as arbitrary as happiness itself, success has a different definition for each person who intends to achieve it. Many view it through personal achievements or whatever society depicts, but it is truly only defined through the eyes of beholder. Individuals may make several sacrifices to gain success, but the true question is what are they willing to do to achieve it? Paul Tough, the author of “Kewauna’s Ambition”, Malcolm Gladwell of “Marita’s Bargain”, G.K. Chesterton of the “Fallacy of Success”, and Sarah Lewis, author of “Embrace the Near Win” all have different viewpoints on how to achieve this seemingly impossible task. Through the lenses of these authors, it can be concluded that to reach the ultimate goal of success,

The meaning of “success” has numerous interpretations, whether it is your own or society’s definition. Within Outliers author Malcolm Gladwell explains that being successful has nothing to do with your personality, so whether you are intelligent and hardworking or lazy and aloof, it depends on your circumstances growing up. Whether your parents are immigrants, you are the smartest man alive or have a habit of rigorous practice, your own personal success differs. However, Gladwell says that the conditions you grow up in affects your success. The idea of being successful varies from culture to culture. Therefore, there’s no definite meaning of success other than one’s interpretation.

Success is, in many ways, a branch of perspective, and yet societal norms seem to dictate what many view as success. Through my personal experience, and through the reading of Frederick Douglas I believe that the idea of personal success in correlation with perspective is a subject worthy of debate. Dissecting the difference of what many view as success and what may actually be success is essential for growth personally, and for people collectively. For example; currently many in our society view success as the acquisition of a copious monetary status, usually preceded, or followed by recognition for actions, ideas, etc… whether or not one views these actions or ideas worthy of widespread recognition(IE, success of socialites who may have not actually contributed to their own success). Many would believe that figures such as Paris Hilton, and Kim Kardashian, who are viewed as successful women, are successful based on who they are, instead of what they’ve done, while others believe these women are role models for business and personal marketing in the 21st century. I myself believe that success is not based on how any group views you, but on how you view yourself, and measure your own success; based on where you started in life, your goals, and your level of pride in your actions.

To start the study over Margaret Mead’s view over success, the first goal is to define what success is, especially in the eyes of an American. Success in a universal term is basically known to be the extraordinary completion of a task or goal while being able to grow and prosper during your situation. In America this is seen as the “American Dream” and is known worldwide to attract potential

I can’t help but think on the definition of success by Maya Angelou, for her “success is liking yourself, liking what you do and liking how you do it”. I would like to encourage everyone here to continue to be trailblazers and overcomers in spite of the challenges that may come. You may encounter many defeats but you must not remain defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter those defeats so that you know who you are, how you can

In a perfect world, we would all be successful from the first day of school. However, such a perfect world does not exist within our reality. For most of us, success is determined not by how well we start the race of life, but how well we get back up when we fall over. Through failure and redemption comes wisdom. That wisdom is what makes my stepfather Ryan Mclean, a networker for Broadband, a success. When asked how he evaluated success he responded, “success is determined by how happy you are and how little you have to worry. If you can survive without a struggle and can find happiness in what you are doing, then you are successful”. What is interesting about Mr. Mclean’s view on success is how it is applicable to any economic group. A wealthy

“Success has no definite definition,” Ida says. Aspects and views of success range from individual to individual. Other consider wealth and riches a crucial component of success, Ida disagrees with this type of notion and believes personal success is achievement of long term goals, genuineness, and overall satisfaction. Ida finds pleasure and joy creating content her viewers take an interest

`Time and time again, men and women all over the globe working to earn wages to either support themselves or family. For me, growing up with little, none, or abundance of money wasn’t a big concern to me because I worked as much as I can with a motivation of becoming successful in ways that I can. I agree with Bob Dylan’s claim, “What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do,” which he’s says that success is what a man does in their leisure time. So to speak, this may be true but others can also become successful in myriad of ways to earn the money. With this I impose a question: “What is success?” In the average daily life, most people become successful by being

The prosperity of oneself should be a major quality in one's life to be considered successful. Having the characteristics of self confidence, persistence, and passion in life give individuals a greater chance of accomplishment. People that posses these characteristics are at a higher advantage. "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it," (Maya Angelou). Maya is stating that being happy and content with life and oneself makes you a successful individual. The opportunity to gain success is open to anyone who has the point of view on the concept of success as Maya does. The individuals who are determined to carry out a goal and work hard to attain an aim, know the true meaning of success. Those individuals posses the characteristics of a successful person and cherish the life they live. Success and happiness go hand in hand because they are both things that an individual creates based on one's

In most people’s eyes, success is viewed as having money, being respected, and setting a goal that can be accomplished. Hairdresser and mother, Kristen Bauer defines success as “6 times your annual income” meaning Kristen is on the verge of retirement. In order to achieve this goal, she works for her money 12 hours every other day and has her loyal clients booked 6 months in advance, resulting in a waiting list for other clients. According to Eric Barber, author of “Keys to Success” from Time.com, people who are successful work “60 to 65 hours per week- which translates into at least 10- hour days” (2). Most people find Kristen Bauer as a successful and respected hairdresser. They know how hard she works causing them to see a “role model for

In conclusion, the definition of someone’s success, in my own two eyes, is happiness. First, success cannot be accomplished without happiness. Second, my father has achieved a great amount of success because of happiness. Last, my mother has accomplished outstanding success with happiness. After all, no matter who it is, in my honest opinion, cannot achieve success without

In the beginning, I believe that the definition of success comes from how determined you are. If you wanna slake off or try your hardest. But success only comes from within.

According to its etymology, the word “success” derives from the Latin word successus, which means an advance, a good result, or a happy outcome (“Online Etymology Dictionary”). Emphasizing the part of the definition, “a good result and a happy outcome,” success is associated with a positive connotation from its original roots. This association of positivity with success translated into today’s culture such as fame, fortune, and power. However, several individuals, especially those with religious backgrounds, argue that prosperity is not always as fulfilling as people may perceive it to be, even though the definition of the term describes its appealing attributes. These few figures make a distinction between two different forms of success: worldly