You are exactly right, Salmo g. It boils down to how you define success. For myself, success is defined by happiness and ease of life. What is happiness and ease of life? Happiness is being able to wake up every day with a smile on my face and having meaning and purpose to my life. My family and my career contribute to this.

What is ease of life? Do I have to work constantly? Do I have enough money to keep the bill collectors at bay and have plenty left over to enjoy my life without the stress of finances? Do I have good self-awareness and interpersonal skills to connect well with others? Do I have my life structured in such a way that I do not feel overwhelmed? Do I have adequate skills to navigate and overcome challenges when they do surface?

A variety of combinations can lead to having all these things.