Success

I read a lot of different things throughout my day. Some interesting, some tedious, some funny. Today, I read something thought-provoking about success. It's in Richard Branson's new book, Business Stripped Bare. In case you don't know who he is, here's a little tidbit on him from this year's Forbes Billionaires Special Report. Now, to the last sentence in his book.

"Successful people aren't in possession of secrets known only to themselves. Don't obsess over people who appear to you to be "winners", but listen instead to the wisdom of people who've led enriching lives - people, for instance, who've found time for friends and family. Be generous in your interpretation of what success looks like. The best and most meaningful lives don't always end happily."

Interesting coming from a guy who was a high school dropout and is now worth billions. Don't construe my posting this to thinking that just because he has billions, I value everything he has to say. I just like to remember that words and ideas sought after like success, beauty, riches, wisdom, etc. can have many meanings and definitions. The most important are not usually those most often used.