Being Successful Research Paper

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Everyone in this world has a story. From the day we are born till the day we die we are on our own individual journey that no one else will experience. Each person's journey is going to take them somewhere different in life. We often compare our journey to others, telling ourselves that they have it better or maybe even worse. There are celebrities who make millions and often post pictures of their fancy new car or wearing clothes that are more expensive than the average college tuition. They act in movies that are seen world wide, or perform on a stage in front of thousands of screaming fans. They own multiple houses all costing millions of dollars. When we think of success, these are the faces we see, but is that really what being successful is? Many people believe that in order to be successful they need to have money and fame, however, I believe that true success isn't about material possessions and status. It is about following dreams and doing what ultimately makes each individual person happy. …show more content…
Growing up we get an education so that one day we will be employed and make money. We are told you need money to buy a car, a house, food, and so much more. Therefore, it is not surprising that “1 in 5 Americans believe that success comes from wealth and possessions” (Business Insider). However, the world is changing. According to a survey, “90% of Americans believe that success is more about happiness, than power, possessions, or prestige” (Business Insider). While 90% is a lot, that still leaves about 32 million people who believe that they need money to