How Do You Spell Success "Success has many meanings in the dictionary. It means the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. It means the attainment of popularity or profit. It also means a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains prosperity. But, to you, what does it mean to be successful. Really only you can answer the question. Listen as I talk about what it means to me. And I've noticed that as I go through life, it means different things at different stages.