Measuring Success

Measuring Success...

So I have been struggling with this whole success thing...

I mean, I feel like I should be able to tell if I am successful or not.  Right?!
Why can't I get out a ruler, measure my life and say ok... I have been 100% successful thus far. 

Why do I feel unsuccessful?

I mean...am I an unsuccessful person because I have chosen a carrer path that does not necessarily require a diploma at this time? 

Why do I feel like society doesn't see me as successful?  I feel like people look at me and think that I could be doing so much more with my life...But is "doing more with my life" in there eyes, something like becoming a Doctor? Or a Biochemist? Or a Dentist?  Is it doing something that God doesn't neccesarly want for my life?

I called one of my closest friends the other night... she really helped me feel better about not feeling "successful".  She told me that I have done a some really good things.  Even though I never saw this as part of my life it doesn't mean that it's not meant to be this way. 

I guess that you can only measure sucess by one thing... making sure you are living your life the wat God intends for you to!!  I guess I'm on the right track then!