Carmelo wrote

If it feels good in your heart, to me that is more important than what others think. While others can confirm acceptance of your success and achievement(s), self gratification in my eyes is more important.

Angela Doll wrote

I think the key to unhappiness is measuring your importance & success by someone else's definitions of them. True contentment is only possible when we define what success really looks like to us as an individual & strive for that

Steve Konschuh wrote

Having a high level of passion to reach ones goals makes it easier to reach your goals as long we realize that hard work and dedication are the main ingredients to where we ultimately wanna be .

Valentino Caruso wrote

Unfortunately here in our Western culture, very often we equate success and achievement with financial/material wealth. No wonder there is so much unhappiness, depression and disatisfaction.

Carly Trammell wrote

When success and achievement are based on financial wealth and not a persons contribution to family and community, the importance of contentment and gratitude are lost.

Valentino Caruso wrote

The way some worship "entertainers" puzzles me, be they musicians, actors or sports figures. They have achieved success in their fields but that is not the be all end all. I doubt a pro athlete is going to find a cancer cure for humanity

Nick Tuono wrote

Yes I believe our constant pursuit of "success" (whatever that may be) leads to alot of disappointment and unhappiness. Always chasing something doesn't allow for the peace and contentment of living in the present moment with gratitude.

Brad Davidson wrote

Ive found if you strive to achieve a goal, but don't worry about the outcome, but rather practice gratitude and kindness then you will achieve what you strive for every single time.

Brad Davidson wrote

Yes I believe we do and that is why there is so much unhappiness and discontent