The Meaning of Success : 1. To earn the respect of intelligent people and to win the affection of children.
2. To appreciate the beauty in nature and all that surrounds us.
3. To seek out and nurture the best in others.
4. To give the gift of yourself to others without the slightest thought of return, for it is in giving that we receive.
5. To have accomplished a task, whether it be saving a lost soul, healing a sick child, writing a book, or risking your life for a friend.
6. To have celebrated and laughed with great joy and enthusiasm and sung with exaltation.
7. To have hope even in times of despair, for as long as you have hope, you have life.
8. To love and to be loved.
9. To be understood and to understand.
10. To know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. 1. This is the meaning of success.Anonymous and modified by Ray Serway December, 1989