The only metric of success that really matters is the one we ignore

“Warren Buffett, a friend of Gates, says that his measure of success comes down to one question: “Do the people you care about love you back?”

“I think that is about as good a metric as you will find,” wrote Gates.

I’d concur. Keep connecting with people, and in time, you will have a community.”

This article really hit home as often I get so caught up in the daily hustle and bustle that I don’t focus on family, friends, community, and what really sustains and rewards me. What good is success in any aspect of our lives without the people in your life to share it with?

Read on for suggestions on how to make friends, build a community, and create the life you want

Published in Quartz by Jenny Anderson on March 12, 2019.