Psychology says a truly successful life isn't measured by what you've accumulated, it's measured by whether the people closest to you feel more like themselves or less like themselves after spending time with you - Silicon Canals

"Gilbert Brim, a psychologist who directed the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Mid-Life Development, argued that 'Success is not an objective measure but a subjective one, the director of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Mid-Life Development argued in the book, and was thus something that should be reevaluated on an ongoing basis.'"

"Rahul Bhandari, a psychologist, notes that 'The longest-ever study on happiness has thrown the spotlight on one primary ingredient-close relationships.'"

Success is often mismeasured by external achievements like wealth and accolades. A personal experience with a child illustrates that true success lies in meaningful connections and being present. Psychologists argue that subjective measures of success, such as personal fulfillment and relationships, are more important than traditional metrics. Research indicates that close relationships are a primary ingredient for happiness, suggesting that the ultimate measure of success is how we help others grow and thrive.

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