Recently, my class watched Chris Langan on the popular game show, 1 vs. 100. He happens to be the smartest man in America. Chris did well, and he even won $250,000! Now I have to determine weather or not Chris is successful. Based on my definition of success (having a roof over your head, decent financial status, food and water, and doing what you enjoy) I would have to say he is.
Mr. Langan does not have a PhD, or even a college degree. He was up for a paid government scholarship, but his mom neglected to fill out his form, and just like that, he couldn't attend any more classes. Even though he turned out to be a farmer, he enjoys it. In his spare time he works on his different theories. He is diffidently in a decent state, especially after winning the $250,000. He has food, and water. Chris is in a good spot to continue to live happily for the rest of his life. How many others can say honestly that they enjoy what they do? I'm not exactly sure the number, but I do know it is too few.
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