I will narrow the subject to the frame of a personal life.
The birth of children and grand children is out of competition - the first place.
Then, the feeling that you was able to make your beloved be happy.
Professionally - you managed to do your job/work perfectly, no matter was it duly estimated, or not.
Last edited by Balu; 07-27-2015 at 05:03 PM.
Indifferent alike to praise or blame
Give heed, O Muse, but to the voice Divine
Fearing not injury, nor seeking fame,
Nor casting pearls to swine.
(A.Pushkin)