Webster doesn’t know everything. Some words can’t be defined by a dictionary. Rather they are defined by our values, ethos, and principles. We asked hidden gems from the community about how they define success and have shared their responses below.

Yalancia Rosario | Content creator and tax preparer

To me, success means making sure my family is living a healthy happy life. It means making valuable life decisions and encouraging positive behavior. Read more>>

katelyn stinson | Model & Elementary Education major

In my opinion, success looks different for everyone. Success can be completing high school, starting a business, getting a degree, or even making it through your first day on a new job. Your success in life is defined by you and your dreams. I learned a long time ago that my success is based on me and my hopes for the future. Read more>>

Tom Bender | Songwriter

First, believe in yourself, listen to advice, don’t be afraid to take chances, it’s ok to make mistakes and even fail, don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t, stay humble, believe in the bigger picture, and only you can define what your success looks like! Read more>>

Sydni Cook | Singer/songwriter / pianist / guitarist

Success to me is creating something I love or something other people love, true success would be creating something that many people love and I love myself. Whenever I create a song that clearly moves others it shows me why i love music and resolidifies the purpose of what i do.