A few years ago I thought about the types of things I would have to have to know that I made it. Most recently I came to the conclusion that if I had Porsche Panamera, that would mean that I was truly successful. But the reality is that every rapper and producer in Atlanta has one and as much as I would like to be in their company, maybe a Panamera is the wrong measure for me.
In my neighborhood, there are $1M+ houses and then there are houses like mine. The one thing that I noticed about the houses that are in the $1M+ range is that they have what I'll call a wrap around driveway. Therefore, my measure of success is having a house that has a driveway where you don't have to ever put your car in reverse. You know, sort of like entrances to hotels. That is now my measure of success. The cherry on top is if I actually have a working fountain in the the middle of the wrap around driveway.
I believe Eminem wrote a song about having an elevator in his house. That's ridiculous. Although I'll consider having an elevator in my home a stretch goal. There is also the potential of having a helipad. That's utterly ridiculous. So I'll wish that on one of my good friends who can afford to buy a helicopter.
Today, I have a driveway that is hazardous to the elderly and to children. The angle is so severe that our cars will bottom out if you go in or back out at the wrong angle. In all reality, having a flat driveway at this point will be a step up.
People measure success in all kinds of different ways. I've heard such things as being a good family man, a good father, a contributor to the community, and friend to those in need. For me, I'm pretty simple and lazy at the same time. If I can turn my driveway into a one way street, then I'm pretty sure that I can die in peace.
In my neighborhood, there are $1M+ houses and then there are houses like mine. The one thing that I noticed about the houses that are in the $1M+ range is that they have what I'll call a wrap around driveway. Therefore, my measure of success is having a house that has a driveway where you don't have to ever put your car in reverse. You know, sort of like entrances to hotels. That is now my measure of success. The cherry on top is if I actually have a working fountain in the the middle of the wrap around driveway.
I believe Eminem wrote a song about having an elevator in his house. That's ridiculous. Although I'll consider having an elevator in my home a stretch goal. There is also the potential of having a helipad. That's utterly ridiculous. So I'll wish that on one of my good friends who can afford to buy a helicopter.
Today, I have a driveway that is hazardous to the elderly and to children. The angle is so severe that our cars will bottom out if you go in or back out at the wrong angle. In all reality, having a flat driveway at this point will be a step up.
People measure success in all kinds of different ways. I've heard such things as being a good family man, a good father, a contributor to the community, and friend to those in need. For me, I'm pretty simple and lazy at the same time. If I can turn my driveway into a one way street, then I'm pretty sure that I can die in peace.
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