Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill 1874 – 1965 Most people I encounter have a common goal: they want more success in life. Of course, success means different things to different people, but typically, they want some combination of the following: more money, love, fame, attention, time, power, or possessions; better health; and fewer struggles. When we see someone who has achieved a certain level of success, we often attribute that success to either exceptional talent or luck, such as being born into a privileged family or having …
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Success is more dangerous than failure. Lao-tzu c. 604 – c. 531 B.C. Read the above quotation again. It seems counter-intuitive; how can success be more dangerous than failure? If you really want the answer, just look at people all around you. I’ve observed hundreds of people who were moderately successful in their careers, and that success trapped them into a life of mediocrity. Countless people rise to a level of economic comfort in a particular company or job only to be caught there. They don’t enjoy what they’re doing, but a change would mean sacrificing their current level of …
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You cannot be strong in the big, important things if you are weak in the little things. Ralph Martson 1955 – What’s the difference between success and failure? What separates the financially independent from those living paycheck to paycheck? What determines who is out of shape and who is physically fit? Think about those questions for a moment. Before I reveal the difference, let me tell you some of the wrong answers: one’s intelligence quotient; one’s alma mater; advanced educational degrees; family wealth. Surprised? The answer may surprise you even more. The real difference between success and failure is in …
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