I think this is a great question to ask and reflect upon. I am often thinking about / hoping for my children to “be successful in life” and u do push them to do well in school in hopes they’ll achieve such success. Juillet probably gives the most accurate answer in terms of what most parents and teachers mean. I would like to add that for me, both in my own life and in my hopes for my daughters, is to contribute to improving the world in some way. Do something with your life that makes this place a better place to live!