Definitions of Success

I really liked most of the the Success videos. It was interesting to see the different views and thoughts on the subject. Especially in the Resident program, where the lady asked several people on the street. I had imagined that most people would've said that having money and power would equal success, however it seemed like the majority actually said that success is something personal. The Will Smith view of success resonated with me a lot, and the points he brings up are some that I completely agree with. I have always believed that you can do whatever you want to do with your life. You can have whatever you want in the world, but you have to want it bad enough. I also think it is true that talent is different than skill; especially as an actor. It is quite possible that you may be the most talented in the world, but if you don't have the skillset and discipline to train and train, then the talent will be wasted. Of course there are such things as good luck however, I do believe that the most successful people, who I aspire to be like, have all worked their asses off, and acquired a certain set of skills that are not easy to acquire. In comparison, I love Debbie Turner's definition of success. She is a simple, very happy woman. She is not the type that will sacrifice everything she has to attain something really complicated- she simply loves her friends and her life (it seems like). It was refreshing to witness someone who didn't feel like she had to fight or go through fire to feel successful. She isn't a millionaire and she isn't famous, and yet she is so completely content and grateful. I like that there are people out there like her, however I could probably never be like her. I like the risk involved in my life. It's not predictable nor is it, or will it ever be boring.