Jonathan Holston Success Research Paper

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| Jonathan Holston Success Essay | Hist and western civilization 101. | | Jonathan HolstonMS.Douglas4:30 Hist and western civilization 101 | 9/28/2013 | | Success. Success is defined in many different ways. What success means to me may not be true for others. I for one find success in someone who lives in a humble manner, is free of any debt, takes care of his family, and lives a good Christian lifestyle, to be a success. Many do not share my point of view on success. Some people feel that if you just have money, you’re a success. Having money does not make you a success, it is quite possible to be a wealthy failure. Wealth without morals isn’t success at all, or at least, not in my standards. I believe that humility is a grand sign of success. I believe that someone…show more content…
Hitler may have found himself very successful in his endeavors, but Hitler is not regarded as a success whatsoever. The dictionary definition of success is “ The accomplishment of an aim of purpose.” One may argue that simply setting a goal and reaching it is success; this is not the case because people forget that the goal must have purpose. Purpose is more than simple things that we all want as individuals. A purpose is something that has meaning to it, something important. Having large amounts of money is not a purpose in that of itself, because you have done absolutely nothing with it. Having large wealth is merely another possession, and possessions don’t normally contain a purpose. Using the wealth you have accumulated to bring your family comfortability and financial security for generations is a purpose. One may argue that obtaining large amounts of material items, and living a luxurious lifestyle is a purpose, but honestly, who is your purpose benefitting? You don’t have to save the world to be a success, but if you only benefit yourself, who are you a success

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