I try not to put too much stock on external measures of "success". I try to find my own way and do things that are meaningful and fulfilling to me, rather than chase things that others say that I should have.
Perhaps because of that I haven't achieved many things that are considered by others to be desirable. On the other hand, I'm much more at peace for not having achieved them, and more satisfied at having achieved other things that are important to me, whether or not others consider them valuable.
For example, I'd generally rather have health and peace of mind than money. I recognize that many people with a lot of money are miserable, and I try to be content when my modest needs are satisfied.
In general, I try to be satisfied with what I have rather than lust after things that are far out of my reach. I try to detach, and am attracted to paths that lead towards detachment.
I try not to put too much stock on external measures of "success". I try to find my own way and do things that are meaningful and fulfilling to me, rather than chase things that others say that I should have.
Perhaps because of that I haven't achieved many things that are considered by others to be desirable. On the other hand, I'm much more at peace for not having achieved them, and more satisfied at having achieved other things that are important to me, whether or not others consider them valuable.
For example, I'd generally rather have health and peace of mind than money. I recognize that many people with a lot of money are miserable, and I try to be content when my modest needs are satisfied.
In general, I try to be satisfied with what I have rather than lust after things that are far out of my reach. I try to detach, and am attracted to paths that lead towards detachment.