Wealth=Succes???

 For whatever reason, most of us have concluded that the only way one can achieve ultimate success, is through wealth. I personally believe that it is this mentality that causes people to be unsuccessful. Success isn't measured by materialistic, but by one's accomplishments. People spend more time obsessing over what they lack, rather than being appreciative of what they already posses. No, our possessions may not be much to others. But if we spend out entire lives trying to keep with our neighbors, we will be very unhappy, in the long run.
  
During my 16 years of life, I have come to the realization that we determine our own success. Why try to live up to someone else's standards of accomplishments, when we can simply live up to our own. We know ourselves better than anyone else, right? I am not saying that it is wrong to hope for things, or to have desires. We wouldn't be human if we did not. Take into consideration the people who do not have what you consider "little" or "not enough." It's time we start focusing on the things that count.
  
In conclusion, take a second and look around at all you have accomplished. I can not give you the questions to ask yourself, to determine your success. Just know that success isn't found in a lottery ticket, a house, or a car.