To me, being successful means...
To be content with where you are, but most importantly, who you are.
My definition of success has changed over time.
I used to measure my success by where I stood compared to my peers. In hindsight, it's silly to think that a group of people, with all varying personalities and interests were expected to follow the same path.
To me, being successful means...
Being successful is something that is constantly changing to me. In high school, that math test was the biggest deal in my life. Then which college I went to seemed important. In college, a long term relationship that turned into a breakup seemed like the end of the world. Now, graduating from college, the job that I have seems to taken priority. That being said, being content in the present is something that to me signifies success. Nothing else really matters.
My definition of success has changed over time.
I think my concept of self confidence has improved after leaving Palo Alto. Having that confidence has allowed me to find success in more ways.
To me, being successful means...
being happy-- doing what you love surrounded by people you care about
My definition of success has changed over time.
used to think you had to be rich to be successful but that's not true. although having lots of money can be a measure of one form of success, its better to be happy doing something you like than to be rich but miserable
This is a collection of anonymous life and career stories from Palo Alto alumni for everyone. They shatter the myth that there is only one path to success.
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