Isn't success overrated?

[Anonymous]

All my life my parents, teachers taught me this: being successful is very important in life etc etc.

And finally I succeeded lots of good things. Even developed software that are used by millions in the world.

And at the age of 35: they all look very pointless and empty to me. College diplomas, my skills, people admire me etc. They are all pointless.

There is also some chronic health problem in my body. At the end of the day, there is death. All those indoctrinations are fake.

[genericname85]

no i wouldn't call it overrated. i would say that it's often misslabeled. success is achieving what you want to achieve. and i think you can't overrate that. i think conforming to scietal interpretations of what success should be defined as is overrated. but not "actual" success. so like are you "successfull" as in fullfilling peoples expectations? or are you successfull in doing what you wanna do? that's really the question.

[jahaims]

That is because you are measuring success off of other people's metrics instead of your own. I met my own goals of having a happy and healthy family while being financially well off. If I tried to be successful off of others people's goals instead of my own the success wouldn't be satisfying.

[AI Opinion]

Success can often feel empty if it doesn't align with personal fulfillment and well-being. Reflecting on what truly matters to you is crucial. True success encompasses more than achievements; it includes health, relationships, and inner contentment. It's common to reassess priorities as you grow. Consider nurturing your passions, focusing on health, and building genuine connections with others. It's never too late to redefine success on your own terms, seeking balance and purpose beyond tangible accomplishments. Creating a life centered on what truly resonates with you can lead to more profound satisfaction and a renewed sense of meaning.

[Anonymous]

No it's not, everybody likes success.