I have played Texas Holdem for over twenty years, I have had a little success playing in Live games, winning League titles and a fair bit of money in Cash games, but it wasn't until I joined Cardschat that I actually won a Free-roll outright.
Sure I did make the money in a few, otherwise I would not be able to play buy-in games on-line, but the measure of success is down to the individual and since joining Cardschat I have won a few free-roll games and been hitting the money more often, So thank you Cardschat!
I don't want to win millions playing on-line, those dreams seldom come true, but if someone asked me if I am a successful player I would answer YES! I accomplish what I want from playing Poker, and in that respect I am successful.
I just want to be able to play, for fun and enjoyment, and for Free! I manage to do all three so I am successful, I achieve what I want from the game, and I am happy with that.
When the fun Stops, STOP!