Lena approached and sat beside him. "What's the matter? Any problems?"

Tobias nodded repeatedly. "I must admit, this student is the most outstanding and accomplished I've ever mentored!"

He wasn’t measuring by money alone.

One's achievements could indeed be evaluated through financial success, but that’s far from the only standard. Success in life, in a career, or even as a capable mother or father—all of these counted as achievements. The criteria differ.

Some may find success in their ca