Success

Born to really old parents; probably orphaned at a young age. Lived alone in the desert eating grasshoppers dipped in honey. Poor. His wardrobe was a joke. Made lots of enemies. At the height of his influence, many of his followers left him to follow this other Guy. (He actually encouraged them to leave him!--Never get ahead that way!) Very "untactfully" told the king he was living in sin. Got thrown in jail. Had moments of doubt about his calling. Had he done the right thing? Executed. Not exactly a rousing success?? One of the greatest men who ever lived. God says so. Who are you trying to impress and how?