There are many aspect to success, material wealth is only one component. Moreover, success is a journey, not a destination. Material abundance, happens to be one of those things that make the journey enjoyable. But success also includes good health, energy and enthusiasm for life, fulfilling relationship, creating freedom, emotional and psychological stability, a sense of well being and peace of mind.
Life is tough- but then again, compared to what?- Part 2
Ernie Zelisnki
Everything changes sooner or later. The good becomes bad and the bad becomes good. Profits turn into losses turn into profits. Approval may turn into disapproval and disapproval may turn into approval. Mistakes and setbacks add up to success. Then success leads to failure. This is life. It is never too late to start again.
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand.
Ryan Holiday, The 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
Here's a way to think about what the masses regard as being 'good' things. If you would first start by setting your mind upon things that are unquestionably good- wisdom, self-control, justice, courage- with this preconception you'll no longer be able to listen to the popular refrain that there are too many good things to experience in a lifetime. ~Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 5.12
Instead of Criticizing Someone's Success: Why Not Learn Something Valuable from It?
It's interesting and somewhat dismaying how many people will look up to anyone who wins a multi million- dollar lottery- but will deride anyone who has worked either hard or smart to attain prosperity and real success. Jules Renard put this in proper perspective, however
"Failure is not the only punishment for laziness: there is also the success of others."
