I worked for 14 years in computer startups. My husband stayed home with the kids so I was the family wage earner. I took that responsibility very seriously. Then I crashed with depression and was on SSDI for 10 years. I decided that climbing the corporate ladder was not a healthy plan for me. I went back to school and got a library degree. Now I'm a librarian, and I love it. I spend all day trying to give people things for free to solve their problems and make them happy.
It is hard to turn your back on classic success, but you need to ask why do you think that it is important? Money? Prestige? Or is it something you want to do?
Once you have enough money to have the necessities, your health and happiness are the most important. Find something you are passionate about that will make you happy.
Financial success isn't worth it if it ruins your life.