Bill Gates on Rethinking Success

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose

The success of the mission was due to careful planning.

attainmenttriumphvictory

A change or development

The movement of people across borders.

motionactivitytrend

to become aware of (something) definitely; grasp mentally; understand clearly

I realized that I had made a mistake.

understandcomprehendperceive

The act of accomplishing something

Achievement brings excitement.

successaccomplishmentattainment

Having a clear aim or intention

But now I see that being busy isn't the same as being purposeful.

intentionaldetermined

characterized by careful thought

She is a thoughtful person.

reflectiveconsideratepensive

The state of agreement or cooperation among people or groups with a common cause or viewpoint

living in alignment with my values

agreementcooperationaccord

The practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people

His philanthropy made a big difference in the community.

charityhumanitarianismgenerosity

To cause something to be in a particular state or condition

The news brings both joy and sorrow.

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

I wasn't thinking much about empathy.

compassionunderstandingsensitivity

the feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life because you are doing interesting, useful, or important things

He found fulfillment in helping others.

gratificationsatisfactioncontentment

Having a clear sense of one's position and purpose in life

It's important to stay grounded amidst the chaos.

centeredbalancedstable