The old teach the bold and the bold fail to fit into the mold 

However, before the bold become old there’s a certain life outline all people must uphold 

To be successful is to

Work and study, work and study, work hard, and study, study, study

Success! Although college application season was a mess 

A ‘You're in!’ checks off the box in ‘You’re going to be successful!’ checklist

Graduating college was the best! $92,372 of student loans acquired and four strenuous years later 

Only $88,427 student loans left

Life is a quest 

Although apparently in some countries it’s all about being the best 

Doctors, engineers, and lawyers ‘get paid the best’

It’s a steady income and this must equate to success

Work, work, work, work hard and then some

The larger your salary the sooner you’ll be done 

Retirement promises much to come 

No more work and study

No more work and work and work

Instead it’s serenity, sleep, and repeat

But what if it’s all a myth?

Success isn’t about being the best 

Nor does success lie in a degree at a university 

Or even the salary of a person serve as the ultimate test

The old teach the bold what’s to be followed in life and often times life comes with much stress

But that doesn’t have to be it

As the bold get older the realization hits them that life isn’t just a test or who’s best dressed 

Life is so much more than that

Yes

So much more

Rest is necessary, if something is not understood the first time it’s okay don’t fret

Give yourself time to digest

Invest in the healthy activities that make you smile and forget

Life can be study, work, relax and find joy in the moments even those that are grotesque 

The workaholic mindset can be put down to rest

The saying ‘You can sleep when you’re dead’ is a myth

Go at your own pace in life and do your very best

With diligence and the right mindset just about anything can be done and lead to possess success

Work, study, relax, appreciate and filtrate the stressors in life that must be addressed 

Simply

Do your best