Ability Quote by Arianna Huffington
“At the moment, our society's notion of success is largely composed of two parts: money and power. But it's time for a third metric, beyond money and power - one founded on well-being, wisdom, our ability to wonder, and to give back.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thrive, Arianna Huffington, 2014
Success should include well‑being, wisdom, wonder, and giving, beyond money and power.
In simple terms: Success needs health, wisdom, wonder, generosity.
Key Takeaway
Measure success by holistic well‑being.
Themes
success
well‑being
wisdom
philanthropy
personal growth
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- corporate culture
- education
- personal development
- policy design
Key Concepts
Holistic metrics
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations adopt holistic success?
- What personal practices foster well‑being?
A Different Perspective
Changing metrics can be hard to implement.
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