Poor Palo Alto kid harnesses lessons learned into career of social justice

To me, being successful means...
Being financially stable doing something that makes you fairly happy doing.

My definition of success has changed over time. 
I used to think it was one or the other, financially stable versus being happy with what you are doing, defined success. Since I have come to the conclusion that it's a fair balance of the two.

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You will get there, but you have to decide what parts of you to take with you

To me, being successful means...
Being to take care of my needs and help out with the needs of those I love. To be able to be meaningful work that uses my unique brain and skills. To be loved and valued by family, friends and clients.

My definition of success has changed over time. 
I was more focussed on my achievements, and my immediate family, and less on my extended web of relationships

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