One challenge of modern living is that we do not really know for sure whether we have really succeeded in life. To many people, this is a difficult philosophical question with no concrete answer.
The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything by Neil Pasricha offered a pretty novel model of success which I have attempted to extend in this article.
Neil proposes three dimensions of success in his book :
a) Measurable success
One dimension of success is that it has to be measurable. Accumulating $1,000,000 is measurable. So is making partner in a consulting firm. Measurable success has a certain degree of visibility and is, generally, what modern societies like Singapore cherish the most.
b) Social success
The second dimension of success is social in nature. It means that people respect you because of certain deeds you performed. If friends and acquaintances consider you a ...
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