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The archetypical stereotype of success revolves around money, power and fame, generically imbued to augment the innate greed of human beings. One might even stipulate that success has an evolutionary premise for survival since the holy trinity of success (money, power & fame) increases the probability of an individual to attain better quality of life and longevity (Ref. next sentence).
According to a recent publication by JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association), there is an inherent correlation between income and life expectancy. They concluded the following:
"In the United States between 2001 and 2014, higher income was associated with greater longevity, and differences in life expectancy across income groups increased over time. However, the association between life expectancy and income varied substantially across areas; differences in longevity across income groups decreased in some areas and increased in others. The differences in life expectancy were correlated with health behaviors and local area characteristics."
and:
"Men in the top 1% of the income distribution had an expected age of death of 87.3 years, which is 14.6 years (95% CI, 14.4-14.8 years) longer than those in the bottom 1%. Women in the bottom 1% of the income distribution at the age of 40 years had an expected age of death of 78.8 years. Women in the top 1% had an expected age of death of 88.9 years, which is 10.1 years (95% CI, 9.9-10.3 years) longer than those in the bottom 1%."
Source: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article....icleid=2513561
TDLR/kindergarten version: RICH PEOPLE LIVE LONGER THAN POOR PEOPLE ON AVERAGE.
Ultimately, we define success subjectively and these variations can make or break us, depending on the extent of our desire and dedication in obtaining success. For example, I want to make a sizable difference in this world- in my own particular field of interest- but in order to fulfill my goals I would need money, power, and influence. Money is important to ensure financial stability and alleviate woes of uncertainties (I still gotta eat...). Influence and power are interwined b/c to achieve a certain objective, one must be in a position of power to make substantial difference in this world. But these are simply the means to execute and acquire my "success". I have no desire for materialism, power, fame, money, or other superficial earthly avarice, but they are necessary for me to become successful.
Therefore, how do YOU define success? AND how far would you go to obtain it?
P.S. Skip the inevitable BS i.e. "Success is whatever makes you happy." Please be specific.
According to a recent publication by JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association), there is an inherent correlation between income and life expectancy. They concluded the following:
"In the United States between 2001 and 2014, higher income was associated with greater longevity, and differences in life expectancy across income groups increased over time. However, the association between life expectancy and income varied substantially across areas; differences in longevity across income groups decreased in some areas and increased in others. The differences in life expectancy were correlated with health behaviors and local area characteristics."
and:
"Men in the top 1% of the income distribution had an expected age of death of 87.3 years, which is 14.6 years (95% CI, 14.4-14.8 years) longer than those in the bottom 1%. Women in the bottom 1% of the income distribution at the age of 40 years had an expected age of death of 78.8 years. Women in the top 1% had an expected age of death of 88.9 years, which is 10.1 years (95% CI, 9.9-10.3 years) longer than those in the bottom 1%."
Source: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article....icleid=2513561
TDLR/kindergarten version: RICH PEOPLE LIVE LONGER THAN POOR PEOPLE ON AVERAGE.
Ultimately, we define success subjectively and these variations can make or break us, depending on the extent of our desire and dedication in obtaining success. For example, I want to make a sizable difference in this world- in my own particular field of interest- but in order to fulfill my goals I would need money, power, and influence. Money is important to ensure financial stability and alleviate woes of uncertainties (I still gotta eat...). Influence and power are interwined b/c to achieve a certain objective, one must be in a position of power to make substantial difference in this world. But these are simply the means to execute and acquire my "success". I have no desire for materialism, power, fame, money, or other superficial earthly avarice, but they are necessary for me to become successful.
Therefore, how do YOU define success? AND how far would you go to obtain it?
P.S. Skip the inevitable BS i.e. "Success is whatever makes you happy." Please be specific.
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