Marilyn Monroe was a famous actress and model who was and will remain to be one of the most successful sex symbols in the world. She had everything to be desired; beauty, fame, and even fortune. This blonde bombshell, however, had a schizophrenic mother that committed suicide, had experienced sexual molestation and abuse starting at a young age, and had battled depression, anxiety, and low self esteem that led to an eventual drug overdose that took her life. What is success and was Ms. Monroe an effigy of the word? The word success emanated in the 1530’s from the Latin term successus, meaning a good result or advancement. If today’s dictionary defines success as attaining wealth, prosperity and/or fame, why was this American beauty so unhappy? There is a big difference in meaning between commercial success and success in life. Success is not achieved through fame and opulence like many people might think, but through hard work, appreciation, and happiness. …show more content…
If someone buys a brand new car with their own money, they achieved a goal and are, therefore, successful, right? Not exactly. If that person bought the vehicle with the money given to them by their wealthy parents, he or she should not be deemed successful. If this person bought a vehicle with money achieved through hard work at his or her own job, however, he or she can be labeled a success. Working hard consists of overcoming obstacles and not giving up after a few failed attempts. Thomas Edison failed at inventing the light bulb about one thousand times, but his failures and persistence led to his eventual success that made him one of the most celebrated scientists to this