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[ThinkingOutLoud]

Success isn't about bank accounts or job titles. Good and lasting relationships is what matters most. There are people who are very rich but incredibly poor and there are people who live check to check but their cup runneth over.

So - patience, humor, forgiveness, teamwork, love, compassion...

My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say "I'm gonna be like you, Dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home, Dad
I don't know when, but we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then

My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today
I got a lot to do", he said, "That's okay"
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed
And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home, Dad
I don't know when, but we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then

Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while"
He shook his head and then said with a smile
"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son
I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad
You know we'll have a good time then

I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and the kid's got the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"
And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son
I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad
We're gonna have a good time then

[On It]

Crossing paths with the right people at the right time.

[Desertdi]

Fortitude, "guts", drive

[SilleeMee]

People who have the ability to get along with everyone are usually successful in almost everything they do in life.

[Group 5 minus 1]

@SilleeMeeNot necessarily

[Icegoddess]

Perseverence and a good work ethic.

[Effie54]

They work hard, without letting anything hinder their goal. Perseverance, resourceful, and intelligence.

[Desert Lily]

Passion

Risk Taker

Determination

Creativity

[chrystaltree]

It depends on what your definition of success is.

[JoyFilled Warrior]

Great Topic!

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All the above (mentioned) plus

"Focused, Goal Targeted "Time Management"