The very essence of man or in other words the most important aspect of human life is to generate the means of livelihood. Humans should first find ways to provide food, shelter and clothing. But historical evidence seems to suggest otherwise. In this essay I will examine the importance of a loving family and friends and also the importance of a successful career. So I would look at how one might undermine the other but at the same time how they might complement each other. But it should be noted that the importance of these two aspects of life may vary depending on cultural differences. The current world system is capitalist. An economical way of organizing life in which the means of making a profit remain in private hands. Success in life is therefore increasingly measured in terms of economic wealth. So you should earn a lot of money if you want to consider yourself successful. The bureaucratic nature of modern society favors people who are qualified and not privileged by birth. This gives us more space to guide our lives by shaping our destiny as we see fit. How successful you are in your career will determine how wealthy you will be, unless you were born into a very wealthy family from which you are sure to receive a significant amount of inheritance. But not all people have this change, so they have a chance to make it in life on their own. And given the difficulties that would have to be faced to be "successful", it is certainly a great achievement to have a successful career and a lot of money. But this is only one form of measurement. And it doesn't mean it's difficult that there aren't many who can do it. It's just that not many people make the effort to work... middle of paper... the only way to live abundantly is to earn money and a successful career is a great achievement. One is not more or less important than the other. Both are certainly very important. All it takes to have a living family and friends is to live in harmony with them. But a successful career requires a lot of support and hard work. So yes, a successful career is a much greater achievement contradicting the view of the subject. You might say that people have successful careers but broken families. True, I agree, but the family is torn apart because he/she became more career focused somewhere along the way. But it was a loving family and loving friends that pushed that person to that position. So, if a person has a successful career, a loving family and also loving friends, it is the greatest achievement in that person's life..