I never had a career. I've only worked menial jobs to support myself and my loved ones.

If I were to die today, would my life have been a failure? Would I have "succeeded" in life by my own measure?

I sure have experienced things that have had a profound impact on me, lasting memories, even some privileged moments of luxury. It's all I could have ever really wanted.

My so called class and monetary worth be damned, there is a flame within me that burns, that has yet to be extinguished, and so long as I can recognize it, that is success to me.

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Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F Best Comment

[quote]I sure have experienced things that have had a profound impact on me, lasting memories, even some privileged moments of luxury. It's all I could have ever really wanted.[/quote]

That and where you say you consider you have achieved success and have a flame that has yet to be distinguished.. well you kinda answer your own question, a career isn't anything compared to that..

Having a fancy job doesn't make you a better person, it doesn't even make you a happier person. You are not worth more fundamentally if you are a CEO compared to a person who fills the shelves in a grocery store.. all are needed, all are important..

Who we are matters more than what we are.