What's your pace?

I have given particular thought to my overall quality of life, regarding school, work, relationships and living situation.  It is interesting that we are taught to time management as necessary for for success in these categories.  But, I pose this question, what is success?  Everybody measures their success differently but we all seem to get placed under an umbrella definition of success.  Our previous educators incorporate success with a big house and wealth, but at what cost.  
As my education as progressed, I have given great thought regarding my quality of life. I find myself caught in the rat race centered around capitalistic ideas of 'gain' and the pursuit of more.  Often times I overlook the simple or small things in life.  These are the things that make life worth living. Regardless of hardships, nothing in life can replace the things that offer intrinsic gratification.  This is important as I search for what truly makes me happy.  
I pride myself in not getting wrapped up in the bigger picture.  Its the small things that make the bigger picture possible.