If you want to know whether or not you have had a successful life, think about what people would say about you at your own funeral.

Lindsey Rietzsch
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For many people, the only thing that matters in the end is how they are remembered after they die. If your life was filled with love and great things to be remembered for, then you will surely have had a successful life. A funeral or wake can be a wonderful way to reflect on your life and think about what sort of person you would want to be when you are laid to rest.

Source: Successful Failures: Recognizing The Divine Role That Opposition Plays In Lifes Quest For Success

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