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What success looks like - Live at the Edge

I gave it a go and answered some of the question on Design Sponge article 'Define Success' with a bit of my own twist.

 What does success mean for all of you?  

 The definition of success is : 'the accomplishment of an aim or purpose'.

 Tim Minchin mentioned in his address that it is better to accomplish small goals heads on than focusing on one great goal. The time spent  trying to achieve this single purpose will be so significant than when reached, the protagonist will probably soon die.
After reflection, 'adding value to people's lives' is a simple line of conduct which can yield many successes if followed through. Freedom and independence are in my perception the main tools to use. Let's live at the edge of mainstream and tribalism dogma for more agency.

 Success is often translated in the following pathway:
- going to school
- getting a good job
- buying a house
- saving (to buy stuff that I don't need to impress people I don't really care about)
- investing in bonds and pension schemes

 If 'adding value to people's lives' is the main conduct
- teaching ourselves and others to be free
- creating jobs and new ventures
- acquiring and sharing portfolio of spaces with others to create amazing projects (HackSpace)
- spend (to learn, share and create)
- investing time, energy and money in fabulous ventures to empower peers, families and wider communities

 Live at the Edge!
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