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What does it take to be a 'successful man' in life?
« on: July 22, 2018, 02:53:28 AM »
It's something I hear on here from time to time and also around in public, the concept of a 'successful man'. Apparently many FSW are looking for a successful man. So what is deemed to be a successful man? What does it consist off? And what does it take to get there?

NB. Not talking about being successful at FSU dating here.
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Re: What does it take to be a 'successful man' in life?
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2018, 03:15:13 AM »
It's something I hear on here from time to time and also around in public, the concept of a 'successful man'. Apparently many FSW are looking for a successful man. So what is deemed to be a successful man? What does it consist off? And what does it take to get there?

NB. Not talking about being successful at FSU dating here.
Trench, why this question now? You know, all you have to do is look in the mirror. What you’ll see staring at you is an ‘unsuccessful person. There’s your starting point.

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Re: What does it take to be a 'successful man' in life?
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2018, 04:59:48 AM »
Trench, why this question now? You know, all you have to do is look in the mirror. What you’ll see staring at you is an ‘unsuccessful person. There’s your starting point.

Bitch. No I mean most people in life would not necessarily meet the definition of 'successful man' in most peoples minds. Where the definition lies may vary I guess. To my mInd though it is someone who is wealthy, can bring in a decent income and almost certainly run their own business or has gained wealth due to past accomplishments. Possibly those high up in professions also.

Set against this there are guys like everyday teachers, accountants, etc. Who no doubt do decent enough for themselves but probably are not who would be described as 'successful men'. They chug along nicely enough but have never really hit the high point of 'success' in life.

So what does it take to be a successful man?

NB. Considering a guy with a happy family life, children, etc may regard himself as 'successful' that being a consideration aside here.
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Re: What does it take to be a 'successful man' in life?
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2018, 05:43:14 AM »
Trench - are you THAT bored ?

Why don't you put your thinking into practice

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Re: What does it take to be a 'successful man' in life?
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2018, 06:42:24 AM »
Trench - are you THAT bored ?

Why don't you put your thinking into practice

Think you may have actually hit the nail on the head there Mobers :)
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Re: What does it take to be a 'successful man' in life?
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2018, 07:39:07 AM »
This is an excellent philosophical question Trench.

It's a little difficult to define, and may be easier to define what an unsuccessful person is.  I think it would best be viewed that being successful is not a measure of the man, but rather a measure of how that man is viewed by those around him.  It is not so much what a man has done for himself, but what he does for others.  Success also tends to be on a scale, with degrees of success.  (You can be an accomplished and well-respected plumber earning a good salary, but drink it all up at the bar every night.)

If I had to define it, my definition would probably be along the lines of a man who is the master of his life, is looked up to and admired by his peers, and who blesses and enriches the lives of those around him.

A successful man typically has acquired some skill or competency, and is respected (if not admired) by his peers.  (People look down on an unsuccessful man.)

A successful man does not struggle at the bottom of society, but he is not necessarily wealthy. (And wealth does not make a man a success.  I've seen some wealthy SOB's before.)  However, when you make other people's lives better, some degree of financial success usually follows.

A successful man does not abuse alcohol, drugs, his wife, kids, or the dog.  He treats others with respect.

A successful man will have a stable income capable of providing for his family above and beyond the bare necessities of life. 

A successful man is in the productive class of society, (private sector) and not in the parasitic class. (public sector)

A successful man has usually overcame some kind of hardship in life.  Adversity builds character.  They are reliable and dependable and don't wilt at the first obstacle.

Being successful indicates some kind of accomplishment, and someone who has never accomplished anything is ill-prepared for life, even if they are rich and have had everything handed to them on a silver platter.

A successful man (or in the process of striving for success) tries to improve himself and his standing in life.  He has ambition and works toward his goals.

No one cares about an unsuccessful man.
People care about a successful man.

This is by no means a perfect explanation, but will give you some kind of guideline to to determine a man's success.  Just look at how others view him, and what he does for others.

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Re: What does it take to be a 'successful man' in life?
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2018, 01:59:03 PM »
Apparently many FSW are looking for a successful man. So what is deemed to be a successful man?


A man with money.
« Last Edit: July 22, 2018, 03:19:51 PM by Boethius »
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Re: What does it take to be a 'successful man' in life?
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2018, 11:47:36 PM »
would it not be easier to say - a successful man = the complete opposite of you Trench  :rolleyes:
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