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September 02nd, 2026

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Success can mean different things to different people, and its meaning can change across generations. What one generation considers a sign of “making it” may not matter as much to another. Think about the world your generation is entering, the things you value, and the kind of life you consider worth building.

As you think about success, consider where your definition comes from. Our ideas about what a successful life looks like are shaped by what we see, what we experience, what we are taught, and what we decide for ourselves.
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Ultimately, success is more than a definition—it reflects what a generation believes is worth pursuing. As those beliefs change, so might the answer to what it truly means to be successful.

​Let's Write! What does "successful" mean to your generation?
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16 Comments
Fuentes, A. 7B
9/3/2026 02:28:15 pm

I believe that success to my generation is having a good paying job, and living both a rich and lavish lifestyle. I think this comes from the fact that success is often strongly associated with money and wealth. Personally, I believe success is about being able to live comfortably. I do not think people realize that you can be successful without living like a king, and that not always choosing the most expensive option is a form of success. You should be able to support yourself without worrying, have a safety net to fall back on, and be happy. I do not believe success is material, but rather a state of mind that one has to be able to achieve through their ability to thrive.

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Rollins,I.2A
9/3/2026 09:10:23 pm

This is a pretty good post and I really like how you said that "success isn't a material but rather a state of mind". This will really help me on mine thank you.

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Munoz,Y. 1A
9/3/2026 11:45:25 pm

I agree with what you said about "you can be successful without living like a king, and that not always choosing the most expensive option is a form of success". Because people often think being able to buy expensive things is the meaning of becoming successful.

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Espino E. 2A
9/4/2026 11:14:51 pm

I really like how you explained that success does not always mean having a lot of money or living a lavish lifestyle. I agree that being able to support yourself, feel comfortable and have something to fall back on can also be considered success. I also think everyone has a different definition of success depending on their goals and what makes them happy.

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Rollins,I. 2A
9/3/2026 09:21:41 pm

What I believe success means to my generation is living a lavash lifestyle with a lot of money, women/men, living in a giant mansion and being able to get whatever you want. Me personally, I believe that success is being able to support yourself while also being able to support others and not having to worry about where your money should go, being able to support yourself while also supporting others and still being able to have enough time for the things you want to do, being able to live your dreams and live comfortably and having your dream job, that is what success means to me. You don't have to be a millionaire and own lots of nice cars to be successful, you just need to be able to support yourself, others, and your family. I'm not saying settle for average, but you don't have to go above and beyond all the time either. Sometimes, living average is the best and most comfortable way to live.

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Munoz,Y.1A
9/3/2026 11:54:03 pm

I agree when you said "You don't have to be a millionaire and own lots of nice cars to be successful". Because success doesn't always have to be materialistic.It can be about being comfortable and happy with your life.

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Fuentes, A. 7B
9/4/2026 10:58:23 am

I agree that living an average lifestyle can be both the best and most comfortable way to live, alongside being able to support yourself and others. I think that is a good way of determining success in one's life.

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Castro E, 2A
9/4/2026 07:17:52 pm

I agree with you, especially when you said that you don't need to be a millionaire to be successful. I think being able to support yourself and the people you care about while still having time to enjoy life is a good balance between financial success and personal happiness.

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Munoz,Y.1A
9/3/2026 11:40:50 pm

What I believe success means to my generation is reaching your goals while being happy with what you are achieving and learning a long the way. I believe success is getting your dream job, having good relationships with the people around you,and being happy with the life you built.Success doesn't always have to mean being rich and famous.It can be whatever you want it to be for your future and what you are willing to make happen for yourself.Everyone has their own ideas of success, and they are not all the same.I believe what matters is working towards a future that makes you proud and happy.

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Fuentes, A. 7B
9/4/2026 11:01:56 am

I really like the way that you said success is getting a dream job, and being happy with what you have built with the relationships you were able to build and sustain along the way. Of course, not everyone can live the same life so success differs from person to person, but I agree that it matters to work towards a future that you will personally be satisfied with.

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Rollins,I.2A
9/4/2026 02:42:24 pm

I like when you said "I believe what matters is working towards a future that makes you proud and happy" because really you don't have to care about what others think about you or what you do, as long as it makes you happy and comfortable then that's really all that matters.

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Espino, E 2A
9/4/2026 12:02:25 pm

What success means to my generation is having luxury cars, million dollar houses, showing off what you have and buying expensive clothes/shoes. I believe success means being able to have a job that you enjoy going to everyday and doing what you enjoy in life. I also believe being financially comfortable is a part of success, like not having to worry about how much more you might need for rent, bills or food. You don’t have to be materialistic in order to feel “successful” because a lot of people who are well known or rich don’t always end up being happy in life no matter how much money they may have or how great they show their life to the media. So, I feel like it is important to be around loved ones and achieve your goals and dreams in life even if they might look different from everyone else’s and that’s totally fine.

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Castro E, 2A
9/4/2026 07:15:30 pm

I agree with you. I think success can look different for everyone, and being financially comfortable is important, as I also believe success doesn't mean having expensive or material things, being happy, reaching goals is just as important.

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Robledo, J 2A
9/4/2026 12:05:14 pm

I agree with you that someone can be successful without being a king."
by having somewhere to live having something to get around with and having food.

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Castro E 2A
9/4/2026 07:11:05 pm

To my generation, success is honestly two sides of the same coin. Some people define success through health, happiness, meaningful relationships, and having a good work life balance, while others see it through financial security, wealth, independence, or even power. However, these goals are more connected than they seem. Money and well-being of oneself are not necessarily opposites, as financial stability can provide the freedom and security needed to pursue happiness, while good health and fulfillment can make financial success feel meaningful. In my the end, my generation's idea of success is less about choosing one side and more about finding a balance between the two. Personally, I feel like this is my form of success as well. I want to thrive to the best of my ability, and I know i can find happiness without needing everything to be materialistic, but I also understand that there are some things in life that require money and financial stability. To me, true success is being able to have both without sacrificing one for the other.

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Espino E. 2A
9/4/2026 11:21:27 pm

I like how you explained that success can be a balance between finanical stability and happiness. I also like your point about not having to sacrifice your happiness just to be financially successful. To me, having a good balance between both would be a great way to live.

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