What makes success a reality?

I’ve often wondered what causes most people in society to define success based on materialistic things when at the end of your life you don’t take any of it with you. Now don’t get me wrong, I like good quality, and some times even fancy things! However, as I grow older, I realize more how important it is to prosper in ways where I create a long lasting fulfilling effect in my life and all those around me who I come in contact with each day. Although this is all easier said than done, this is precisely why it is a process to create long lasting success and it certainly is not based on how many things you have but who do you share it with, and why…