Inevitably, it seems, the 'I-have-made-its' eventually share their tips for their success (missing from their lists, of course, is that four-letter word, 'luck').
Richard Branson lists his top ten tips for business success as follows.
People have been searching for eons for the meaning of success: the bookshops are filled with publications on the subject.
The key message contained in all of these masterpieces is that success consists of three things - knowing where you are, knowing where you want to be, and each day moving towards that hoped-for end in some way.
It follows, then, that age need not be a roadblock to success.
The sweet taste of success is available to anyone of any age.
Groucho Marx's observation aside; that growing old is something you do if you're lucky, Branson's list applied to living a longer, better life might look like this.
Richard Branson lists his top ten tips for business success as follows.
- Follow your dreams and just do it.
- Make a positive difference in the world.
- Believe in your ideas.
- Have fun and take care of your team.
- Don't give up.
- Make lots of lists.
- Get out there and do things.
- Learn to delegate.
- Prove your naysayers wrong.
- Do what you love, and have a sofa in the kitchen.
People have been searching for eons for the meaning of success: the bookshops are filled with publications on the subject.
The key message contained in all of these masterpieces is that success consists of three things - knowing where you are, knowing where you want to be, and each day moving towards that hoped-for end in some way.
It follows, then, that age need not be a roadblock to success.
The sweet taste of success is available to anyone of any age.
Groucho Marx's observation aside; that growing old is something you do if you're lucky, Branson's list applied to living a longer, better life might look like this.
- Pursue your passion - do something you love doing.
- Make a difference - not only is it something you can do but also it is your responsibility.
- Believe in yourself - take pride about what you're doing.
- Have fun - enjoy yourself and laugh and smile often.
- Be determined - winners never quit and quitters never win.
- Challenge yourself - always have something to look forward to; list your goals and mark them off as you achieve them.
- Spend time with family - delegate and watch people grow.
- Do it - turn off the TV and get out there and do things.
- Edit out negativity - what others say about you is none of your business.
- KISS - you don't need much to make the most of this life.
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