Can you define "Success?"

Last year, a new friend who'd been impressed by my agency web site, reacted to my lamentations about the business affairs I was struggling with. From what she'd seen on the web I was very successful, yet apparently I wasn't acting like it. She then asked if I considered myself "successful". As I pondered the unexpected question she then asked if I had given serious thought to the "true meaning of success." After reacting somewhat defensively I began to think about her question. Sure I could muster a few pithy thoughts, but it hit me that unless I really made the time to sit down and literally spell it out -- in writing -- I could easily go through life without realizing my idea of a truly successful, fulfilled life. That day I went home, sat down at my computer and wrote this:

                                              What "Success" is ... to me.

   To have no regrets and true friends.

   To feel, in my gut, that I'm on the right path.

   To make the most of my talents.

   To have much love, passion and fun in my life.

   To have enthusiasm when I wake up each morning, and peace of mind when I go to bed
   each night.

   To use my unique gifts in a way that makes a positive difference in many peoples' lives.

   To be healthy in body, mind and spirit.

   To take advantage of my opportunities and face my fears.

   To blur the line between who I am and what I do.

   To base my choices on truth vs. fear.

   To inspire and motivate others.

   To make people laugh ... including myself.

   To live my life with the understanding that "getting there" isn't half the fun, it's most of it.

   To see death not as a Grim Reaper, but rather a welcomed sleep after a very long and    satisfying day.

Strangely, I never saw that person again. Perhaps I didn't need to.

So, now I pass along the same challenge to you: Can you write down your personal definition of "Success"? And, if you can I hope it helps you to achieve it -- whatever it may be.