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As the population of civilisation, have we ascertain inconspicuous markers of success?

Do we have a flourishing career and a nice house? Are you married? Are you healthy and conventionally fit? More often than not, we compare ourselves to those we feel have already reached these “accomplishments” — even if their actual reality may be different than what we perceive or if our personal definition of success isn’t on par with someone else’s.
Thingschange4444 · 51-55, M
I was married for 25 years. Had some lovely cars etc. Now cars mean nothing to me. Just run around. but honestly I'm not too materialistic anymore I like to keep fit and healthy (for my age lol) and wish nothing but well to those who work hard for their achievements in life. No matter what that may be. I'm just happy to see my kids doing OK. That's enough for me today.
Thingschange4444 · 51-55, M
@Random1Thoughts Exactly. And it's the little things that count for me now. I'm happy to have good kids. Grandchildren. A roof over my head. Food. And our health.
@Thingschange4444
I'm 28 years old, I'm working to set a comfortable retirement. A decent house and a bit of saving to live comfortably.

However, I do want to accumulate assets to pass on to my future children, help ease the burden, as my parents has done for me.
Thingschange4444 · 51-55, M
@Random1Thoughts That's lovely. You ll be a decent mum. Respect to you 🖒
SW-User
we are empowered by other peoples success
@SW-User
This is very true and their success challenge us.
SW-User
I don't think they are inconspicuous at all.
@SW-User
We are an obsessive, icon-type of culture, so we want to be like other people. When we start using comparison, that's when we start setting invisible markers.
DirtyBird · 56-60, F
Those things aren't important to me. I only wish to be happy and content, with my kids close by.
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
If you do you've been captured by the marketing department!

 
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