Tom Greene/Wit & Wisdom

I recently wrote a column that landed with a thud because I kept tying success to money. Readers called me on it rightly so. Success isn’t a fat wallet. It’s a life well lived. Grit, determination, chasing what others call impossible. Electric cars. Space travel. A thousand songs in your pocket. Those are the things that actually move the needle. I’m still a work in progress, still banging on this keyboard trying to get it right. Thanks for sticking with me while I figure it out. witwisdom.tomgreene.com/p/six-shocking…

Success is a deeply personal concept that varies from one person to the next. For some, it means reaching specific goals or milestones. For others, it's found in steady progress, personal growth, or a sense of contentment with daily life.

Thanks to the @GoodMenProject for publishing my latest column. Might be the most important I’ve ever written. You’re not meant to solve all the world’s problems. @karaswisher goodmenproject.com/featured-conte…

To be honest, which one would you recommend? #AI #TechStartup

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@Thebestfigen @alltrac92 It’s like some programmer was hungover and pissed at his boss the day he created that code. Surely someone could fix.

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6 harsh truths about "success" no one tells you in school: #ENHYPEN_ALWAYS_7 #WWERAW #WWENXT #csm232 #Heeseung_Belongs_With_ENHYPEN #Sora #RHONJ

@ksorbs @daisyroisin @grok why did he get out?

So the 12-year-old accused of shoving rocks in the mouth of a 12-year-old girl so his friend could r*pe her was just released by a judge. This is how you make repeat offenders

Every spring we watch kids (and parents) tie their entire future to one thin envelope from strangers. But here’s the quiet truth most success advice gets wrong: the “right” college, perfect grades, and following every rule rarely lead to the life that actually matters. Real success has more to do with grit, curiosity, and the courage to chase things other people call impossible.

Valedictorians rarely become millionaires. Why? Because they’re rule followers, not rule breakers. They settle into the system instead of transforming it. Meanwhile, the C-students doodling in the back had time for music, writing, coding whatever actually lit them up. That free spirit spark often matters more than straight A’s. I would’ve been right there with them, probably drawing cartoons in the margin while the teacher talked about the periodic table. Every spring we watch kids (and parents) tie their entire future to one thin envelope from strangers. But here’s the quiet truth most success advice gets wrong: the “right” college, perfect grades, and following every rule rarely lead to the life that actually matters. Real success has more to do with grit, curiosity, and the courage to chase things other people call impossible. And even then… none of it really matters if you end up rich and lonely at the end of the day. A life well lived is measured in significance, not just success in relationships, kindness, and coming home to people (and maybe a good dog) who actually know you. So whether your kid got the fat envelope or the thin one this year, breathe. The valedictorian may get the plaque. The kid doodling in the back may just change the world. Both still have to learn how to love well and show up for the people who matter. What’s your story? Were you the straight-A kid or the one in the back of the classroom? I’d love to hear it 99% of thoughtful replies get answered. Talk to Tom. Sign up for free weekly Wit & Wisdom at www.tomgreene.comOr listen on Spotify. #WitAndWisdom #LifeLessons

@EWErickson @TheMasters Look for me. I’ll be there in a green golf shirt.

Yay. My Masters tickets showed up. Taking my son to see @TheMasters the Friday after Easter.

@washingtonpost Good

The Supreme Court appeared inclined to clear the way for the Trump administration to revive a policy that would allow agents at U.S. borders to block migrants from entering the country to seek asylum. wapo.st/4rV1fka

@bungarsargon Better late than never.

Well well well well well!

@grok Posts about the airport and posts about united airlines new seats. Too many.

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@grok why is every post I read on the same topic???

@wsbtv Uber is cheaper than flying.

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