In every day life we are constantly being influenced. We are influenced by friends, family, strangers, people on TV, role models etc. Some of the influences are great and inspirational. Other influences create standards for us that in the long run do not even make us happy.
Every person has different qualities and things that they enjoy. Do what works for you! Society has created boundaries for us that are supposed to define us. Some people get so caught up in following the path that society has set for us. Some believe the only way to have true success is follow the traditional roles. We are expected to live in a world where success is defined by having "X" amount of cash in the bank, driving the newest car on TV, having the body of the girl in Cosmo magazine, having the traditional 9-5 job, running a happy house hold and all at the same time remaining sane.
To me this is just insane! Follow your own path, different things work for different people. I know someone I consider very successful. They have not stepped foot in an office (except to pick up their check) in over 3 years. They do not fit the definition of the traditional job according to society. However they are happy and successful. I also know a couple that does not fit in to the typical marriage setting... the woman actually has a career and the man takes care of the house hold. It is not traditional but they are happy and it works for them.
I have personally found out when I have ditched the traditional and gone with what makes ME happy then success has followed. So go out there embrace your nontraditional wild side (of course check your morals and local laws at the door) and build your own path! The best path to follow is the one you look back at and are proud to say "I made that".
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