Hi Ben, interesting topic.
Nowadays, we see so many eloquently talk about the greatest ideas yet they have not done or achieved anything tangible in their lives. Blah-blah-blah...
Could you please define a "successful person"? What does success mean to you?
Unfortunately, I feel like the very definition of success is lame in modern Western society. Most people when they hear "successful" think of someone wealthy or powerful. Yet, there are examples of the most despicable people with big money and great power (think of current POTUS).
I reflect often about what true success means. Let's say 30-40 years from now when I am nearing the end of life, how can I measure whether my life was successful and was worth living. I haven't found a clear answer for me yet.