Like there are 50 shades of personal finance and success, there's no one-size-fits-it-all. And I also dislike the Andrew Tates of this world "take other people's" money,.. For me success is having time at my free disposal, yes, financial independence and the resulting perks are what I value, then there are the guys who need another sports car every once in a while - I couldn't care less. They think they are successful while they need to run the rat race and spin in their hamster wheels chasing imaginary carrots (year end bonuses and/ or promotions), I'm happy to have managed to escape this Matrix... success is what you value, it's what you make of your life and how much you appreciate what you have!