How do you define success?
The authors asked 70 men from 5-75 years old: to define success. The answers ranged from “following your dreams” to “making a difference in the world”. Watch the video and find out how each of the respondents sees success.
70 Men Ages 5-75: How Do You Define Success?
Different people gave different answers, but all their answers may be subdivided into 5 groups. Which groups are the most spoken about? Rank them 1-3 to complete the table.
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money |
accomplishment |
happiness |
independence |
contribution to the world/helping other people |
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Now, reflect on the following issues:
- Does the definition of success depend on the age of a person? Prove your answer with examples from the video.
- Which definition seems rather strange or unusual to you?
- How would you explain the expression: “Success is personal…”?
