My friend and I have had discussions on the subject and wanted to know other peoples views as his definition of success in life is money orientated. It seems we were all programed this way- get a good education,get a good job,get a good car,get a good house etc etc
Do you agree?

I had an ok education which I've improved on over the years, had a complete mixture of jobs, some ok cars & some really rough ones (worst being my astra GTI convertible), I've had a couple of houses but now rent & I have a very messy divorce behind me.

To me success is having my 5 gorgeous kids & being happy & settled. I have a loving husband & am where I want to be in life at the moment.

Alison x

I rent a tatty unit, have no car, no partner and no kids (phew!!) but I've got a job I adore which gives me enough money to do want I want with my life - which is largely visiting friends and family. As long as I can pay for my flights, and live OK in between, I'm content enough, so to my mind, thats success.
I guess it is money orientated in a way, but I wouldn't change my job even for more cash - I enjoy it, and it fits my lifestyle, so although cash comes into it, it certainly isn't the be-all-and-end-all.

Aye up, could have sworn you were married to a local Ozzy bloke? You hav'nt been on your toes have you Polly, left him with no supper?

Success is to wake up feeling good, but more importantly to go to bed feeling tired and sleeping well.


Keith

I was, we split All fairly amicable, I even buy him a pint occasionally! And he has plenty of supper - his cooking always was better than mine

To be completely comfortable with who you are(warts and all) and with whom (if anyone) you share your life. To have achieved new experiences without detriment to others in your life.To have people in your life that make you smile. To have happy well adjusted kids who are given opportunities to make the most of their life. To be financial stable enough to be able to take in the beauty of each day without having to worry about bills.To die not having any regrets.

What we do for ourselves dies with us, what we do for others and the world around us lives on.....

Jan

Success in life is being able to sleep at night. If you can't you have problems.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Gotcha. Appologies for any intrusion, just a nosey barsteward i am.

Keith

I have problems, big ones, being me.

No problem No great secret

I know that feeling! My secret has been to find friends (especially one) who can keep me in a state that just about resembles sanity!

When i popped out, they took one look at me, slapped my mother, my father has never been seen since.


Keith very sad.

Never mind, you have friends here, and you know what they say, you can choose your friends, yer family you are stuck with!

Love that Jan - couldn't have put it better myself!

I have it on great authority that the answer is:

"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women."

Contentment. Being content with life. The two most successful people I know are not high earners, not high achievers. One is a baker, the other a medical centre assistant.

BB