What Does It Mean To Be Successful?

“Success,” something everyone wants to achieve. But what does it mean to be successful? Success can be defined differently by everyone because we all have our own meaning of what it means to use. For me, success means achieving every goal and dream I desire without letting failure stop me from being the best I can be. When I’ve achieved my greatest success I’ll be financially stable, I’ll have my dream job, and I’ll be doing what I love best; helping people. Being financially stable is one way I know I’ve achieved success. Growing up I’ve seen and experienced firsthand what it is to struggle. My mother was a single parent living check by check barley making enough for use to get by. I know what it is to live in section 8 and needing government assistance, but I also know and learned to not let this become a setback. My motivation for being financially stable is my mother. She didn’t let this obstacle stop her from providing for her kids and realizing this is not how

When I was about 10 years old I went to a day care that was also a church and every month they would give out food pantry boxes. Seeing them give back put a smile on my face and I knew this was something I wanted to do. Even those who do back to school drives, can drive, and participate in toys for tots is just amazing. My motivation for this is that I was once in their shoes and want to give back to those that gave to me when I was younger. My family was one given a pantry box because we couldn’t afford to get weeks’ worth of groceries. My name was on the salvation army angel tree when I was younger cause my mother couldn’t afford to get us Christmas presents and she didn’t want us to feel left even thought Christmas wasn’t about the gifts. So, when I’m able to give back to those less fortunate or those going through a tough time in their life is when I know I’ve achieved