What defines a successful life?
Had a long conversation with a friend today about what it means to live a fulfilling life. I explained how exciting the idea of being an entrepreneur is to me and that, even if I married a multi-millionaire, I would still want to have a job. He didn’t see it the same way. He asked, Why would you need a job in that case? Why not just spend your time learning new things for the rest of your life? I told him that if I weren’t contributing meaningfully to society , creating something new, or making a difference in some way, I would feel stagnant. I need to keep discovering my potential, pushing past my fears, and growing . He questioned, Why do you need to do that? I answered simply: Because it makes me feel alive and brings me joy. And without feeling alive and joyous, life wouldn’t have meaning. We both had a lot to say, but his main point was that a long time ago, he realized conventional success isn’t necessary for a happy life —that we don’t always need to be chasing the next high. H...
