Money and Success
Most people dream of being a success in life. However， this does not mean the same thing to everyone. Many equate success with financial success and believe that only those who earn a lot of money can be considered successful. But there are other ways to measure success. In my opinion， it is definitely possible to be successful without earning a lot of money as long as one lives a meaningful life. Some people find meaning in life simply by doing something they enjoy. They may or may not become wealthy， but they are very likely to lead a happy life. Others find meaning by making a contribution to the society. They may set a world record， cure a disease， create a beautiful work of art， or bring more convenience to everyday life. Still others find satisfaction in educating others， helping the poor， or raising a family. When the ones they nurture do well， they feel successful. Riches， on the other hand， do not guarantee happiness or meaning. No matter how wealthy a man is， he is unlikely to feel his life has been a true success if he is unhealthy， alone， or simply bored. To sum up， there are many ways to measure a person's success， and material wealth is just one of them. Some people really do find satisfaction and meaning in amassing a fortune for themselves and their heirs， and for them， this is a good way to measure their success. But for other people， it is important to adhere to a more personal definition of success. However， we measure our won success， we must set our own goals and then strive to reach them. Only in this way can we truly consider ourselves successful.
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金钱与成功
大部分人都会梦想成为成功的人。然而，对每个人而言，成功的意义并不相同。很多人把成功视为金钱上的成功，并认为只有赚很多钱的人才是成功的。但是，还有其他方式可以用来衡量成功。依我之见，就算没有赚很多钱，只要过着有意义的生活，也是成功的。
有些人只要做自己喜欢做的事情就能找到生命的意义。他们可能会变得有钱，也可能不会，但他们很可能会过着快乐的生活。有些人通过为社会做贡献而找寻到意义。他们可能创造世界记录、治愈疾病、创作出优美的艺术品，或者为日常生活带来便利。还有些人在教育别人、帮助穷人或养育子女的同时得到满足感。当他们养育的子女表现优异时，他们就觉得很有成就感。另一方面，财富并不保证会带来快乐或意义。不论一个人多有钱，如果他不健康、孤单一人，甚至觉得无聊，就不可能觉得自己的生活很成功。
总之，衡量一个人的成功的方式有很多，而物质上的财富只是其中之一。有些人真的会在为自己或其继承人积累财富的过程中找到满足及意义。对这些人而言，这是衡量成功的好方法。但对其他人而言，坚持个人对成功的定义更重要。不论我们如何衡量自己的成功，我们都必须设定自己的目标，然后努力去达到。惟有如此，我们才能真正取得自己想要的成功。