Jack Renner's Life

Success is an interesting word to all of us, from the earliest age even to the grave’s edge we cannot be indifferent to it. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines success as the fact of getting or achieving wealth (“Success”). However, an

The definition of success differs from person to person. According to the “Poolside” Cadillac commercial, success is having a large house, nice family and a new car. How is that success accomplished? According to the mainstream media, success is achieved through hard work and perseverance. Not by taking extravagant vacations, or working for only a few hours a day. Success for others on the other hand could be having a large amount of free time. The media gives examples of what they think success is, but ultimately it’s up to the person to decide what is success is.

The meaning of "success" has numerous interpretations, whether it is your own or society's definition. Within Outliers author Malcolm Gladwell explains that being successful has nothing to do with what kind of person you are, so whether you are intelligent and hardworking or lazy and aloof, it depends on your circumstances growing up. Whether your parents happen to be immigrants, you are one of the smartest men in the country or you make a habit of practicing an activity for a certain amount of hours a day, your own personal success, according to Gladwell is defined by the conditions you grew up in; the idea of being successful varies from culture to culture, therefore, there is no definite meaning of success other than one's interpretation.

To be successful has many interpretations, whether it be your own, from the dictionary or societies’ definition. Within Outliers author Malcolm Gladwell explains that being successful has nothing to do with what kind of person you are, so whether you’re intelligent and hardworking or lazy and aloof, it depends on your circumstances growing up. Whether your parents happen to be immigrants, you’re one of the smartest men in the country or you practice like there’s no tomorrow, your own personal success, according to Gladwell is defined by the conditions you grew up in; the idea of being successful varies from culture to culture and because of that there is no definite meaning of successful other than one’s interpretation.

Success, whether you achieve it by getting a perfect ACT score, becoming a CEO of a multi-billion dollar company, or through a sticker for getting all your spelling words correct, achieving success can be accomplished in any way. The meaning of success to me is when one ambitiously works hard and takes the utmost advantages to a certain extent. This past summer I was given a great opportunity to read a story by Malcolm Gladwell called Outliers: The Story of Success in which Gladwell refutes the standard argument that successful people are so simply because they put in a whole lot of hard work and effort. Alternatively, Gladwell offers the thesis that "people don't rise from nothing"; instead, successful people are "beneficiaries of hidden

Jacqueline Smith explains how the views of what success has changed from what it used to be in the article,“This is How Americans Define Success”. According to a survey from Boston Strayer University it stated that a vast majority of Americans believe that success is passed on happiness instead of possessions and wealth.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the word success is defined as, “The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame.” While this definition is fairly clear, I believe that success has a much deeper meaning, one of which invokes an image of dignity, appreciation, and honor. With this definition of successful, I believe that the only truly successful man I know of is my mother, and while she is not a man, she is just as rich in success as any male in the world. My mom has created herself a tiny slice of happiness for herself and my small family, and along the way she has given away many smiles and laughs when her own happiness was not in ample supply. However, in Things Fall Apart achievement is hardly ever counted

Success does not mean you have the most money, fame, or accomplishments. It means you were able to do something you never thought you could, took risks you never thought you would take, and leap when you are afraid. Sometimes success is even silent; nobody knows but you. The bravest people are the ones who are silent. The people you do not even know are struggling. Courage is probably the purest form of success.

When watching a television show, anyone might see success being portrayed as someone being wealthy, having fancy materialistic items and goes on great vacations. Yes, that might be true in certain opinions but not in every case. My extraordinary father, Matt Mills, is successful, not only in being able to support his family but, also in regards to being a role model for everyone around him. Mills provides his family with everything they need and more. When asked what success he has had in his life he responded with: “My family. My kids grew up to be respectable young adults that I love to brag about to others.” In retrospect, many other people may have mentioned money, having a good job, or materialistic items, when asked this question. Mills

Success is, in many ways, a branch of perspective, and yet societal norms seem to dictate what many view as success. Through my personal experience, and through the reading of Frederick Douglas I believe that the idea of personal success in correlation with perspective is a subject worthy of debate. Dissecting the difference of what many view as success and what may actually be success is essential for growth personally, and for people collectively. For example; currently many in our society view success as the acquisition of a copious monetary status, usually preceded, or followed by recognition for actions, ideas, etc… whether or not one views these actions or ideas worthy of widespread recognition(IE, success of socialites who may have not actually contributed to their own success). Many would believe that figures such as Paris Hilton, and Kim Kardashian, who are viewed as successful women, are successful based on who they are, instead of what they’ve done, while others believe these women are role models for business and personal marketing in the 21st century. I myself believe that success is not based on how any group views you, but on how you view yourself, and measure your own success; based on where you started in life, your goals, and your level of pride in your actions.

To begin, many people define success as making a lot of money or having a really big house, but in reality it’s so much more than that. The world today commonly associates success with money, talent, and fame. Those who do not work hard or are just merely given such items like cars, clothes, jobs, fame, or houses are actually not very successful at all. For example, people like the Kardashian girls are viewed as gods by society today and have more money then anyone can think of. In reality, the Kardashians were just handed basically everything they now have today and are not successful in the sense of the word. They are not hardworking people who have endured failures and struggles during their lives due to being financially secure from their parents.

Is Success all about wealth and popularity? Or does it have a deeper meaning than what we perceive. Success: an accomplishment of an aim or purpose. We all seem to want success. We all tend to seek it. “Success” seems to be the magic word for what we chase after, prepare for, choose, and desire. It’s how we often define our lives. Money, fame, and power are often what we have been told make up success.

Success is a definition within the mind of every individual. We have the definition of success cultivating in our minds since we were young children by being told repeatedly to work hard and go to school so we can make lots of money. With that ideal, we spend a majority of our lives working towards our success. In many cases, people will go into a profession just because they made good money but are not happy with their life. They then leave that profession for one that they want to do and, even though they make less money, they are happier and enjoy life more. But, we all have different interpretation of success, some people believe success is measured by wealth and social

In conclusion, success is being filthy rich and quite helpful. Donald Trump is successful because he got to be the president of the United States. Another successful thing is that Dolly Parton started out in the country music business, then she got a splendid idea to create the amazing theme park of Dollywood. Success can come to a lot of people, only if they can accomplish their

Ironically, society views success as the amount of money you have or expensive belongings you own, most even go as far as to say success is what job you have or the type of house you live in, or car you drive. Sandra Kappes my mother, and a customer service worker for Altron magnetics, however, is successful not only because of her gentle, caring personality and where she is today but because of what got her to where she is today. When asked if Ms. Kappes viewed herself as successful she stated: “Yes, it wasn’t easy raising two kids by myself while holding down multiple jobs”. Undoubtedly, Ms. Kappes’s view of success is not based on