and I'm finding lots of bits of inspiration in it, many quotable things, so I thought I would share:
"A number of people said they were simply in the right place at the right time. Many of our respondents, Don Hewitt among them, used the word lucky when describing the arc of their lives or careers. While they may have indeed been fortunate in different ways, we should take this as a sign that they're thankful for their success - that they understand the value of humility. Most people understand that chance favors the prepared. Hard work, risk taking, refusing to quite, and the will to get to the next waypoint no matter how formidable the obstacles appeared helped to define these people." ...as stated in the introduction.
"Stop working for a living and start designing a life." ...as stated by Tony Robbins.
"The important thing to know is that one thing that was really beneficial to me was my naivete ... Those who need certainty don't do anything, because nothing is ever certain." ...as stated by Survivor creator Mark Burnett.
"The key to achieving success in business is passion. Don't approach the business with a formula or just expecting to make a quick buck. You must have a desire. A vision. And then go at it hammer and tongs." ...as stated by Steve Forbes.
...and I'm just four chapters in.
3 comments:
Great post!
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I once asked a very succesful diamond mogul what the key to his success was. Just like you said, he replied, "luck."
Keep up the useful blogging.
Great quotes - even though the book seems to profile A-listers and celebrities, the feedback seems very honest and frank. I gotta get my grubby hands and hungry mind on it; but first, gotta finish Team of Rivals (Lincoln's biography) - 180 pages in, 400 more to go!
"The important thing to know is that one thing that was really beneficial to me was my naivete ... Those who need certainty don't do anything, because nothing is ever certain." ...as stated by Survivor creator Mark Burnett.
i have witnessed this so many times, and i completely agree! great quotes! keep 'em comin :)
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