You speak of success but....what is success? I like your observation that the blessings mentioned above are the result of success, not success itself. So what is success? Whatever it is, success cannot exclude the inner dimension: for one to pursue his/her dreams and potential and highest goals--not merely to seek a "success" that is defined by worldly standards; for one to live according to the truth that one sees, for each one of us has some measure of truth that we hold in our vision. Thank you @barrydutton for reminding us of the wisdom of Thoreau.