Qualities of a Successful Person Within American society there is perhaps one quality which is revered above all others, and that is the attainment of success. From professional success that can be measured by promotions and pay raises, to the personal success found in the form of family and friends, the ways in which we identify a successful person are practically limitless. Due to the inherent subjectivity of the term, a wealthy individual living in the lap of luxury can be considered successful for attaining financial freedom, while a happy wanderer with nothing to their name can be viewed as a success for achieving the same freedom. When asked to consider the question of what defines success, I personally believe that the most successful people in today's day and age are those who have translated their natural talents into the pursuit of a productive career. The philosopher Confucius wisely advised us to "choose a job you love, and you will never have to...

revolutionized many aspects of life as we know it. By taking his innate love of technical tinkering, and transforming it into the world's foremost manufacturer of innovative computers technology, Jobs leveled the proverbial playing field by bringing easily accessible computer applications directly to consumers. Among the legendary products designed and brought to market by Jobs are the Macintosh computer, which was the first computing device for personal use, the iPod, which captured the entire musical catalog and enabled us instant mobile access to our favorite songs, the iPhone, which represents the natural nexus of personal communication and global interconnectedness. Today there…