Welcome back to the 1st Law Newsletter - Friday Edition.

In this email:

• Questions worthy of reflection

• Cultural perspective on success

• How to be happy for a lifetime

Questions Worthy of Reflection

I have stumbled upon more questions worthy of reflection, firstly;

Important notes about this question: how are you complicit, not responsible… You do not have to take full responsibility, just recognize how you may be contributing, even slightly, to the things you say you don’t want. Also, it is about the things that you say you don’t want in your life, for you may say you don’t want something, but still act in a way that welcomes it.

The next three are all related to communication and honesty;

You can try to answer these individually, or in the context of your relationships. Both will provide valuable insight into your life.

Questions sourced from The Tim Ferris Show #742.

Cultural Perspective On Success

As discussed often in this newsletter, success is subjective. Your idea of success is undoubtably heavily influenced by culture and society. This article is a brief investigation and comparison of cultural perspectives on success.

Success in North America is centered around personal achievements and material wealth. Job titles, salary, and personal assets heavily influence ones social status and perceived level of success.

In Latin America, success is measured more by the quality of one’s relationships, the ability to provide for and support family, and community respect. Familial and social obligations often trump professional ones.

Success in many Asian countries is highly dependent on a stable job, climbing the corporate ladder, and taking care of family. Often large families live together (grandparents, parents, and kids, maybe even cousins and other extended family). Thus, success is centered more around a strong family unit.

Success, whatever that means to you, is a personal decision. You must decide how to balance the individual desires with the good of the collective, balance material wealth with social well being, and balance the professional achievements with your familial and personal life.

There are many paths that lead to the top of the mountain, and many mountains to climb…

Quote I Want To Share

You wake up from naps, days end, and fortunes fade, but the impact you have made on the world can never be taken away. The most obvious path to fulfillment is through helping others. Do not be selfish. Share your gifts with the world. Even if 99% of people do not care for what you are doing, 1% will, and the 1% is all that matters.

Thanks for reading!

Lucas