More often than not, when people hear the word success, what comes to their minds is a well-paid job, a bigger house, more money, a better car, or even a relationship. However, success has many faces in modern society, as everyone has their own version of success. For some, it means being a full-time mom or dad. For others, it means making the streets safer, serving customers well, or being kind. Nowadays, success is more subjective, and for adults, it means accomplishing a particular aim or purpose (Carson, 2020). As long as a person has worked diligently and achieved their goals, then they are already successful, as it is a matter of life fulfillment and satisfaction.
Success does not always have to be materialist and never should people let comparison get in the way of celebrating their own life successes no matter how small they might seem. The goal is happiness, as that is what truly matters. Moreover, success should be viewed as a continuous process where people strive to improve (Carson, 2020). Success thus, includes living life as the best version of oneself, enabling people to find a true source of contentment that can never be taken away from them.
Gender, culture, and socioeconomic status can significantly impact a person’s success as they greatly determine intellectual attainment and opportunities in life. Low-income families have fewer opportunities, fewer material resources, and lower educational achievement, while vice versa is true for rich families (Lam, 2014). Furthermore, gender and culture can limit a person’s success, especially in workplaces, due to factors such as discrimination. However, this does not change my definition of success. Regardless of gender, culture, and socioeconomic status, every person has the ability to live life to the best of their ability which can earn them success. Therefore, as long as people keeps positive attitude and remains dedicated to their goals, they can overcome all the cultural, socioeconomic, and gender barriers in society.
References
Carson, L. (2020). Success has a different meaning for everyone. Medium. Web.
Lam, G. (2014). A theoretical framework of the relation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement of students. Education, 134(3), 326-331. Web.