life moments
One of the younger attorneys walked into my office this morning. We start talking about sports, and then life. He then asks me when I'm planning on peacing out of this joint and I tell him within the next few months. Then I tell him about my plans, the possibilities and other extended possible plans. He's silent for a moment and then he looks at me and says, "I envy you." "what?"
He asks me how old am I. 23. He tells me he wished he had taken more time to fully explore at my age rather then going straight to law school. Granted, he says. This is a great gig. Georgetown law, A huge and expanding law firm in an office where everyone is very laid back and accomadating. Money is good, Just bought a house, he has a steady girlfriend, etc.
Makes me wonder what the term successful, really means.
posted by Class Officers at
1:20 PM
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"That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had."
~Robert Louis Stevenson
I think there are all kinds of 'successful', depend on what the individual seeks. My 'success' might be seen as not 'enough' to another.
One man might be happy coming home to his family, after a day in the office. For another, this might not be enough.
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