Prompt: What is your definition of success? Has this definition changed over time?

My definition has changed a little over time, probably due to different interests and other factors. And realizing that a lot of advice is just BS.

This is harder to answer than I thought because so much depends on things I can’t control. Success is living in a good environment. Part of good = quiet. Well, I can’t afford that kind of quiet. So, I’m not successful and will never be. So…what’s the point of discussing it?

Let’s go back to basics. What is THE definition of success (per Merriam Webster)?

• favorable or desired outcome
• to turn out well

So, let’s lower the bar. And I’m back to who cares? But I’m here and I’ll try to answer. Success is hard to define by outcomes because there are so many ways to be successful. Did your garden turn out well? Success! Did you survive the day? Success!

I can talk more about things that didn’t turn out well, but not today. Let’s just say my doctor visit today wasn’t successful. It could have been if the nurse practitioner had stopped being stubborn. Is she trying to set me up for failure? Her intent doesn’t matter. If I can’t get the right med (that worked in the past) and I’m failing, then… unsuccessful.

In summary, success is boring.