What I am saying is that you can be Muslim and successful. Times are changing, we're not going to settle for only the after-life. Work hard, treat everyone with respect, but don't forget Islam.
Don't get me wrong, I agree with what your saying. For too long, Muslims have been seen as backward, poor..i hope we can change that notion.
My point was, your success does not depend on religion, or lack of it.
Your success depends on you.