As the saying goes, "There are craftsmen in every trade," which reflects the diversity of paths to success. Because success has no single standard, life becomes rich and colorful. However, success is not absolute. Many successful people often find themselves in a dilemma of gains and losses, experiencing the relativity of success on different levels.
Those who achieve success in their careers may face challenges in family life; those with a happy family may experience a plain career; and those who achieve both career and family success may still struggle with health issues. Even former U.S. President Bill Clinton, despite his prominent status, also faced troubles and difficulties. Therefore, the saying from Zengguang Xianwen, "Poverty brings freedom, wealth brings worries," has its practical truth. The expression "While others ride horses, I ride a donkey; thinking carefully I feel inferior, but looking back I see porters and even beggars on the road while I still have food at home" also reflects a similar perspective: everyone experiences different gains and losses through comparison.
From this perspective, success is relative, and people’s judgments of it vary widely and cannot be unified. Many people pursue success defined by others, while ignoring their own inner needs. Only by using one's own judgment to understand, define, and appreciate success can one achieve true fulfillment.
