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success n.1. The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted 2. The gaining of fame or prosperity.

How do you measure success? In a recent conversation with my cousin, my nephew, and my uncle, I made the statement that I had not been that successful. My cousin asked in so many words, why I thought that. I didn't have an instant answer to that thought provoking question. I have pondered that for weeks and realize that I am in fact very successful.

I survived my young adulthood, in spite of many mistakes. I graduated from high school and college. I have only spent one night in jail in almost 50 years and that was in 1975. I have been blessed with very good friends and hopefully few enemies. The mortgage company and I have a wonderful home full of great pets. I have been at a job I love since I was 27 years old.I have a loving extended family and a partner that is a perfect match. I have many more good days than bad and am happy most of the time. I am not wealthy, but I get my bills paid. I don't have a large nest egg, but I want for nothing.

I have few regrets as I look back on my life.

Was it luck???

I think not.