I think success is having a brain that does not surrender to the presumed authority of its institutions, science,technology, art, literature and marketing values.
For example " The Rebel" died on whatever day I leave this forum. But how I live on from that death would be based on how successful I was having shared, interacted and absorbed my and other posters viewpoints.
Therefore my time here would not have been a success if due to my ignorance I was afraid to participate and learn in the debates. Therefore I believe the evolution of a person is what I consider success. I say this because a fantazy of mine is a future dream where the real success of my life is that I am not influenced by the media or advertising to define who I am.
The Rebel.