Difference between a satisfied life and a successful life: Satisfied life is measured by our own mind, soul and heart. This is your own evaluation of your life. You are the one that determines your level of contentment which is very important. You also know what makes you satisfied as you control everything by yourself. Happiness is also a measure of a satisfied life. Even simple things can make you happy and contented. Successful life is measured by others like your colleagues, boss, teacher or business partners. Everything from these people around you matters. Your life is controled mostly by them because they are measuring your success. Sometimes you do not have the opportunity to get the comfort you need. Everything that you do matters because it can affect your success. If i am given the choice,i would rather have a satisfied life than a successful one. If i am satisfied, i can be successful in my own way. Success doesn't matter to me so much.