Tuesday, August 14, 2012

WHAT'S THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS


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My friends and I were chatting over lunch one day and the conversation moved to the subject of success. A question was posed..... 'What is the measure of success?'

These were the answers..... when you live in a big house in an exclusive street address, when you are the CEO of a huge company, when you have a huge bank account, when you have five cars and one of them is a Ferrari, when you have a second house abroad, when your children study in the best schools abroad, etc. etc. etc.

Not surprised by the answers; after all this is a material world and the tangible is more easily understood and appreciated.

But have you read what Ralph Waldo Emerson has to say about this? ................................

To quote.....

"To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and
endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
to find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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A blessed day to you all!
 
 
 

2 comments:

  1. Ellen,

    I agree with the saying of Ralph Waldo and would like to add that in today's world who has peace of mind is the most successful person.

    Take care

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    1. Great to see you first on my page, Jack. Thank you for coming by and sharing your thoughts too. Blessings to you and your family.

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