While they are using physical examples for success these definitions can apply to every aspect of the person; physically, mentally, and spiritually. Imagine meeting up with a manic depressive Catholic in a half way home he befriends you because he looks at you like a sucker to throw his voodoo at you and you two end up talking. Well in time he finally tells you that through the conversations the two of you had that he no longer needs his meds and the church seems unnecessary. You have redeemed this man to the Earth and he can get along like anyone else. You were Successful (part 1 numbers 3 and 4 of your definition and part 2 number 1 the attempted part of your definiton) mentally and spiritually in mending this broken man. This really happened incidently.
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