Success is improperly defined and completely misused in western culture. In most cultures, in fact.
Success is defined by the acquisition of materials, rather than the acquisition of experiences and wisdom. Becoming a better person does not fit into the equation of success, because becomimg a better person causes you to question everything.
Our minds are slaves to the labels handed-down by the lifelong indoctrination of thoughts and ideals which are not our own.
Nice post, thank you for writing.