Satisfaction over-rules Success !!

"What if the costs of hard work out-weigh its benefits?" We may get disappointed, sometimes even depressed. Also, we may rate ourselves as the unsuccessful ones that finally leads us to conclude that "the life is not well-lived". Isn't it so? But, why can't we think the other side of it? If there arises a situation as said above, then I would say the person is more successful. Because, I look at the satisfaction that I got in keeping my "efforts" rather than getting disappointed looking at the results.
One should remind that, the only thing which we can do is "effort". So, when one is successful in putting his efforts, where is the point to question its failure?? Infact, the wise would never seek fame or Worldly success, for them these are the shallow things that crumble to dust in time. This seems to be pragmatic. But isn't there a case that this pragmatic realism be the parent to the excellence? Persons who stand before the mirror daily, saying "You are the best. You are doing really well", look comical. But, it can yield results for it is this relentless drive that keeps them on the track to achieve their goals. Another truism that I have come to know is that success is not the same as reaching the top of our profession.
Let us consider the two instances :
ViswanathanAnand, PeteSampras,TigerWoods etc., are considered to be successful because they have won more tournaments than any other.
But, consider a painter, an artist, a book-writer or a fashion designer, here the objective judgement results in a different way. Luck and fashion play a major role. An artist who found to be the best to one may not be in the others view. This is the reason why a possible genius would sometimes die unrecognized. Hence, we need a more subjective measure to fulfill our potentials.
Now, let me put the question… "Can you term a man who have won the World of high finance/esteem but lose his family and friends as Successful? Is he satisfied ?" Perhaps, not! We can observe a bit of dissatisfaction in him despite a big S (success) behind him. Thus, success can only add to our Satisfaction. But, it isn't everything. It is the Satisfaction that ultimately gives us the happiness and is the most rewarding kind of all !!!