Rethinking Success: A Philosophy of Life Perspective
We always hear about success like it’s this shiny trophy you gotta grab before you die. But, have you ever stopped to wonder what success really means? Most of us think it’s about having a fancy job, a big house, or some insane amount of money. But what if that’s just one side of the coin, and the other side is way more important but we just don’t see it?
Think about the philosophers — those ancient thinkers who pondered life’s big questions. They wasn’t chasing titles or paychecks. Instead, they was searching for meaning, purpose, and understanding. And maybe, just maybe, success isn’t about what you get, but about what you become. Like, how you grow, what you learn, and how you treat others around you.
It’s kinda weird how society setup this race where we’re supposed to keep running, faster and faster, convincing ourselves that once we reach “that goal," happiness comes knocking. Yet, often we finds ourselves feeling empty or lost even after “succeeding.” So maybe success isnt a destination, but a journey. A journey where mistakes, failures, and doubts aren’t roadblocks but the very paths that shape us.
Imagine if we redefine success. Instead of counting achievements, we count moments of kindness. Instead of measuring wealth, we measure joy. Instead of chasing applause, we chase understanding. Life could become less about proving something to others, and more about discovering something inside ourselves we didn’t knew was there all along.
So next time you hear someone saying "you gotta be successful," ask yourself, whose success are they really talkin’ about — theirs or yours? And remember, sometimes the most profound success stays quiet, hidden in the simple act of being true to who you are.
