When I was 45 years old I was in a network marketing club called World Ventures and was given a copy of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
It was the first personal development book I had ever read and the thought of getting rich sounded great so I was excited to read it. In the first part of the book, it said "within this book lies the secret to success." Well, that got me even more excited because I was so broke I was practically living on Ramen noodles and the only reason I could afford to pay for college was because of cash advances on my credit cards. I was anxious to learn this "secret" to success. So I started reading the book and loved it… I remember wondering why books like this aren’t required reading in school. But after completing the book, it never specifically said what the secret to success was. I thought - maybe I was daydreaming when the book told the secret and I just missed it. So I re-read it a second time. Carefully looking on every page so I wouldn’t miss the word "secret". I finished the book a second time and, once again, STILL didn’t read anything about the specific secret to success. Hmmm. I decided that maybe I should read it again, but this time, determine for myself what the secret truly was. So after reading it a 3rd time, I came to the conclusion that the secret of success was one simple word. DETERMINATION When you are truly determined to achieve something, you will let nothing stand in your way. Every success story in the book was the same… they all experienced hardships, they all struggled and many looked as if they had no chance of succeeding But because they were determined and never gave up, they became a success. Thank goodness I locked in this secret at the beginning of my entrepreneurial career. Because if it weren’t for a huge level of pig-headed determination on my part, there is no way I would have ever accomplished what I have. I’ll tell you… What I’ve discovered after 25 years as an entrepreneur is this… Hard work and determination beat talent all day long. Now, hard work alone won’t get you to the top. You also need skills and a plan. If you’d like me to help accelerate your skills to the highest levels in our profession join my facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/750684725671806 and direct message me for any questions. Also join my newsletter keep in contact posted on my home page. Bless you and have an awesome journey
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