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September 13, 2004
Meaning of Success
This is in Star's Lifetyle.
I think I've blogged on this topic before, but hey, this is the new Rantings, so strictly speaking, this topic is new here. OK? Heh heh...
What is success?
From the article,
"How do you define success, son?"
"Success means you are rich enough to afford expensive stuff like bungalows, BMWs, overseas holidays and exclusive club memberships. You are a director or CEO of many companies, a Datuk or Tan Sri, a friend of ministers and a philanthropist. And of course you have a happy family," he replied.
IMHO, this is an example of what people today feel success is. Money and societal status rank high on the list. But what really stared out at me in this bit of the article was that "happy family" seems like it has been added as an after thought.
What happened to other things in life? Why is it always money money money? Is nothing else important? How about relationship with other people? Sigh. But, you know, to tell the truth, if you ask me what I think success is, wealth will be one of the things that comes to mind. *sheepish grin*
Then again, different things are important to different people and doing well in these aspects will, to them, be success. Right?
Now, what's important to me? Right now, friends and family is top on the list. Next up, studies (it's on a downhill slide, btw). Then... my level of maturity, I guess at 20, it's high time I start growing up and stop acting like a spoilt brat, with that comes my interpersonal relationships. My interaction with people around me. Money would be good too, come one, who will ever say money isn't good.
I read the article and felt an urge to blog, and as usual, went off topic. If you can't understand me, I'm sorry. :P I don't make sense sometimes, I'm sure many people know that already. Hee.
Posted by yeepei at September 13, 2004 12:27 PM
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with age, most people's definition of success will change. i can testify to that! hehehehe
Posted by: Buaya69 at September 13, 2004 04:28 PM
Quite funny this, is it anything like the difference between a Getz and a Beetle?
Posted by: Desmosedici at September 13, 2004 04:33 PM
Buaya: Maybe I'm just a kid with a kid's point of view.
Desmo: Reply via email.
Posted by: YP at September 13, 2004 08:01 PM
yaya, agree with the statement of buaya69, haha~~ right now, success for me is to pass all my exams... then ill be very happy >.
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Hi HoneynLemon,
I believe this is the first time I see you in here? You are?
(Added an hour later)
Okiez, found out who are you dee...Thanks for dropping by and once again, thanks for linking.
Posted by: YP at September 14, 2004 09:41 AM
haha~~ so clever arr~~ haha~~ keep it up !!
Posted by: honey_n_lemon at September 14, 2004 12:49 PM
Here's one definition of success - having the ability to help others fulfill their dreams and needs.
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Clever? nah... happened to be looking at my site stats, so I found your blog lor.
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