What is success?

Dictionary definition:

1. the favourable outcome of something attempted
2. the attainment of wealth, fame etc.
3. an action, performance etc. that is characterised by success
4. a person or thing that is successful

It all seems fairly easy from that definition...then why is it, that there are so many people who feel they're not successful? What does success mean?
For me, I bench marked myself against others and their achievements of success and nearly always came up lacking!! Then I would get overwhelmed by what I thought was the mountain to climb in order to "be like them", so it was easier to give up! I'd be even more wealthy if I had a dollar for every time I told myself, "it wasn't meant to be".
I've worked in and on personal development for many years now. I've tried some conventional things and some wacky ones too and the end result has been me feeling very happy and contented. I still have those moments of doubt and anxiety, (I don't walk on water yet!), however the difference being, I rarely give up due to fear!
What I want to do over the following posts, is to share my journey. Looking at works for me and I'd love to hear from others too about their journey into success. My aim is to encourage as many people as possible, to create their own outstanding achievements!