The Root Of Success...

"Yes he succeeded... but... he almost failed!"
So did Robert Fulton and Abraham Lincoln and
nearly all the others whom we call successful.
No man ever achieved worthwhile success
who did not, at one time or other,
find himself with at least one foot hanging
well over the brink of failure. - Napoleon Hill

Team,

Whenever you think life is hard...
Whenever things seem uncertain...
Whenever you find work overwhelming...
Whenever business is shaky...
Whenever your dreams are threatened...

"Don't be afraid of a little opposition.
Remember that the "kite" of success generally
rises against the wind of adversity - not with it!"

There are some things in life that
we can't really control... but if we ONLY
focus on what we really want with such
intensity, creativity and determination...
We are bound to reach our goals,
it's just a matter of time.

Many people are poor and/or unhappy because
they allowed themselves to be miserable.
Because they gave up in the middle of the race.

Think about this...
"Would you just get down from your horse just
because you think other horses are nicer than yours?"

"Wouldn't you have just wasted time, money,
and effort if you do so?"

And if you do so, you will just be back to square one...
undergoing all the things you went through
ONLY to realize that the horse you got down from
was already the Best.
It would be less trouble if you can still get back
to that horse, but what if it's irrevocable??
Then... what a waste!?!

For those who think that there's a next time...
that's Procastination.
It's a bad habit that will just lead to another failure...
and another... thus, creating a vicious cycle!

How many of you have watched or
even heard of "Sea Biscuit"?

See, while there are changes in conditions,
the race is always the same... Everything just
boils down to how you handle the horse and yourself.

Your Attitude determines your Altitude.

Things are hard because you say it's hard.
Focus on your goals, on the future...
and not on your present hardships.

Years ago, there was this Chicago group known
as the "Big Six", consisting of:

• WRIGLEY, who owns the chewing gum business bearing his name.
• THOMPSON, who operates the chain of lunch rooms bearing his name.
• LASKER, who owns the "Lord and Thomas Advertising Agency".
• McCULLOUGH, who owns the Parmalee Express Company.
• RITCHIE & HERTZ, who own the Yellow Taxicab business.

Analysis of the entire group of six men discloses
the fact that not one of them had any special
educational advantages; that all began without capital
or extensive credit; and that their financial achievement
has been due to their own individual plans...
and cooperation with one another.

"If you do not believe in cooperation,
look what happens to a wagon that loses a wheel."

If you have a spouse... join hands.
Remember, s/he should even be your number 1 supporter.
You are not opponents but you belong to one team.
Soon, through the strength of your bond,
you both will realize that life is not hard after all.
That everything has a way.
That everything is within reach.

Every noteworthy achievement met with some
sort of temporary setback before success came.

The real lesson in life is just Persistence.

"You are fortunate if you have learned the difference
between temporary defeat and permanent failure;
more fortunate still, if you have learned the truth that
the very seed of success is dormant in every defeat
that you experience." (The Law Of Success)

Yes, you may stumble many times, but keep moving!
Everything has a price. Nature can not be tricked or cheated.
Nature will give up to you the object of your struggles
ONLY after you have paid the price...
which is continuous, unyielding, PERSISTENT effort!

What you plant is what you harvest.
It's a fact of life.

Yes, there maybe times when you have to adjust
your plans for the achievement of your goal(s).
Then adjust the plans if you have to...
but stick to your goal(s) no matter what.

Mind you... Thomas Edison failed 10,000 times
before making the light bulb work.
Success, and therefore ultimately,
Happiness and Fulfillment is simply the result of
NEVER GIVING UP!

Be Positive. Be Staunch. And be Successful and Happy.

Remember...
A Winner never quits, and a Quitter never wins!