Comments on: How We Judge Success Determines Our Happiness

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:38:18 +0000

I disagree that accumulation of wealth is false yardstick for success. In contrast, building your wealth can increase your self-confidence, dramatically decrease your stress, and you will feel more fulfilled with your life in whole – and I have been writing from this aspect – see my post below.
.-= Dave´s last blog ..Build Wealth to Become Happy =-.

By: Personal Finance and the NYC Marathon

Personal Finance and the NYC Marathon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:56:56 +0000

[...] different too (what time they finished in, how they felt/performed). With personal finance your measure of success will be similar to many as well (wealth) but will be different in it’s specifics and how [...]

By: Favorite Finds Of The Week | Serene Journey

Favorite Finds Of The Week | Serene Journey — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:16:39 +0000

[...] How We Judge Success Determines Our Happiness – My Super-Charged Life How do you judge success in your life? What makes you happy? I’ve been writing a lot lately about money, but the accumulation of wealth can be a false yardstick for success. As we’ve seen in our economy, money comes and goes. True happiness or joy in life needs to be built on a more solid foundation. [...]

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Weekly Roundup - Financial Literacy Edition | Frugal Dad — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:02:58 +0000

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By: Sara at On Simplicity

Sara at On Simplicity — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:24:04 +0000

Yes, yes, yes. For the first time in my life, I'm starting to think about what I want my life to look like in the long-term, not just in the next few years. The most interesting part is realizing that I don't even know! I think the question you're asking--how we judge success--is a genuine jumping off point for real thought and honest discussion. Thanks! Read Sara at On Simplicity´s latest article - 7 Ways to Attack Your Monday Morning Stress

By: Jacqueline Johns - Your Happy Life Mentor

Jacqueline Johns - Your Happy Life Mentor — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:59:15 +0000

I am the Happiest Person I Know, though society would judge me as less than successful. (And I don't care what society thinks!!). I have this quote by Marianne Williamson stuck to my computer screen, and I live it: "Success means we go to sleep at night knowing that our talents and abilities were used in a way that served others." I am successful because I am happy, peaceful and I serve others with love. Live Life Happy! Read Jacqueline Johns - Your Happy Life Mentor´s latest article - Happy Quotes

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:43:48 +0000

Success is always going to initially be judged by career and money but as the world is changing, that may change a bit. I like to think of success more in the frame of positive experiences one has.

By: Sherri (Serene Journey)

Sherri (Serene Journey) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:57:36 +0000

Hi Jeff, You're right that it's not the physical things in life that are important it's the non-tangible things like relationships, state of mind and happiness that matter. I agree with the statement "Men especially seem predisposed to getting a lot of their self-worth from what they do for a living." What I find upsetting is that a lot of them who have families (wife and children) pour themselves into their work to provide for their family, make a name for themselves and work their way up the corporate ladder. When they get to retirement they realize that they don't really know who their kids are and have a less than ideal relationship with their wife. I'm sure if they could do it over again they would but with a greater work/life balance. I hope more people start to realize that it is what's before them that matters most. I feel lucky to have figured this out at a fairly young age. Great post! Read Sherri (Serene Journey)´s latest article - Get Rich, Stay Rich - Emotional Bank Accounts

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:25:00 +0000

@Jake – We really have been conditioned by all the advertising that bombards us everyday to think only of ourselves and to measure people, including ourselves, by possessions. We need to wake up and see that we are so much more than that.

@Beth – I commend you for taking the time to figure out what you truly want in life. What a great exercise! We often go through life on auto-pilot without really making conscious choices. You are taking the high road!

Thanks for letting me know how you are dealing with this!

By: Beth @ Smart Family Tips

Beth @ Smart Family Tips — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:23:21 +0000

One of the best things I did recently was to sit down and think about what I truly want in life — how I want my life to be. Not surprisingly, very little of it involved loads of money or titles or stuff. I’m not suggesting that I don’t want any money, but rather, I’d like to be able to view money as a tool to reach my goals.

Great post. Thanks for the suggestions.