It is not up to me, you, or anyone else to judge someone's lifestyle for its success. If an individual is not bringing harm, is happy in their relationship with themselves and others, self-supporting to whatever extent they are able, and engaged in daily activities that bring them life satisfaction and meaning, then who is to say they are not successful?
Conversely, one may be in a position of high social status, earning copious praise for one's "accomplishments", and making a lot of money--yet without internal happiness or meaningful relationships with others. I leave it to the reader to consider which form of "success" is preferable.
