I must admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success is defined by how much a person contributes to the well-being of others.
- In plain terms
- You are successful if you help other people.
- What can you take from it?
- True success comes from helping others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure success?
- Is wealth success?
Another view
Personal achievement and contribution can sometimes conflict.
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