I have a hard time accepting the traditional definition of success that the world abides by. There is so much more that goes into being successful than having a high-ranking position in society. For me, success has everything to do with happiness. Our success cannot be determined by a numerical value, even though that is a common idea when figuring if we are successful or not. Our school system has made us believe that high scores matter more than doing our best. Our universities engrain in us that the higher up we go with getting degrees, the better off we are if we think we want to get ahead in life. Our workforce places a demand that the more time spent at the office, the better off we will be in the long run. Success, to me, means contributing to the world, making a lasting impact, and being happy while doing the things are able to do for and with others, no matter the size. While getting good grades, collecting degrees, and having a few late nights at the office are not bad things, there comes a point where those things need to be removed from the equation and a personal reflection is all that should be factored into success. Because for a person who does have any combination of those things, it does not mean they are any less successful in their own right as the next. We are unique individuals, and so are our successes. So many times, I have wondered what success will look like for me. As I am nearing the threshold of adulthood and the working world, I am realizing that success has already found me because I am happy. If I did not find myself happy at this stage of life quite yet, I still would not consider it a loss. Success peaks at different times, and it takes on different faces. Success is not as rigid as I think we are made to believe it is. So, no matter where you find yourself in this life, look for happiness, and success will be sure to follow. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2019
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