Secret Of Success Pdf
Chadwick Bosse
Everyone wants to be successful in or at something in their life. Success is determined largely by hard work, but also by good choices. Everyone feels like they deserve better at some point. Get over it. The most successful people plan their work and work their plan. They put serious effort into making good choices and carrying them through.
Priscilla:
Hello everyone and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow.com, which is the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, CA. I am joined on the phone today by the Founder and Chairman of BNI, Dr. Ivan Misner. Hello Ivan. How are you and where are you?
I have had the opportunity throughout my career to work with thousands of people who have experienced varying degrees of success in their lives. On of the recurring theses with these people is that they plan their work and they work their plan. That is, they work through their choices. They make the best ones they can with the information that they have.
Ivan:
Generally, nether have much to do with luck, by the was. The choices that I made were my way to give back to the project, and when I made bad choices, even if I made them with good intentions, I got bad results. So figuring out how to fix that as soon as possible is really important.
I said, I went to college for 10 years. During that time, I started my business, and I worked really, really long hours for almost three decades. Along the way, I mortgaged my house a couple of times for the business and I wrote 17 books. You, too, can have this kind of life. All you have to do is apply this kind of effort to whatever it is that you do and you will be just as lucky.
Priscilla:
I was thinking about something while you were talking, which is getting over disappointment quickly as a way of being able to maximize success and moving on. I think that is important and difficult.
Ivan:
Saying, okay, that was a problem. What can I do to handle it differently next time? What do I to from this point on? Those are the kinds of things that you have to ask yourself in order to get back on track. If you fall off the rails, it a matter of getting yourself back up, dusting off and moving forward again.
Priscilla:
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Thank you, Ivan. Most of us who will be listening to this will be fortunate enough to be in a supportive environment, surrounded by people intelligently striving towards success. I think that we can do our part by being simultaneously open to being supported, and taking the time to be support-ive.
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But it is important to fail. Failure is wonderful because you learn from it and it keeps you humble. As long as you risk manage it, you can't be overcome by it. And failure beats success 10:1 for learning.
I decided to try something completely new to express this. This time of year (graduation season) made me think of Oh, the Places You'll Go. I thought, Dr. Seuss wrote so many brilliant things but he missed the topic of how you make sure success doesn't get in your way. In fairness, he does mention it in Oh, the Places You'll Go.
Sometimes the details former students recall from class is nothing short of amazing. A few years ago I had a student named Abby in my history class, who had always been in self-contained special education classrooms. Her teacher wanted her in my class for socialization purposes, and she did well. A year later, Abby began stopping by my class to deliver notes from the office a few times a week and I was always delighted to see her.
On some level I had always suspected this about students, and tried to put it into practice informally. But it was a serendipitous encounter that changed everything for me. Years ago, I met two cognitive scientists, Dr. Mark McDaniel and Dr. Henry Roediger III, from Washington University in St. Louis, whose research on psychology and learning really resonated with me. They obtained a large federal grant and asked to conduct research in my classroom. Of course I said yes. The research that started in my class grew much larger and became an authentic and rigorous study that spanned multiple grade-levels, schools and years.
After seeing the success of the mini-quiz, I took delight in looking at other strategies I was already using, and with a few tweaks, turned them into powerful strategies as well. I began using clickers to give kids a series of informal, formative assessments. There was a pretest before I taught a lesson, a post-lesson check-in a few days later, and a review before a chapter test. I wanted to see what kids were remembering, and when.
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The essence of success lies in a combination of resilience, self-belief, and innovation. Successful individuals stand out by embracing risks, holding unwavering confidence in their abilities, and continually thinking outside the conventional norms. These pivotal traits foster a mindset that not only navigates challenges but also transforms them into opportunities for growth and achievement.
At the thought of a new project, successful people are looking at possibilities instead of looking at all the possible problems. They allow the delicate creative process to develop before adding in rational and realistic forecasts. Nothing would ever be invented or achieved if we all started a project by looking at what could go wrong with it instead of focusing on what is possible. They look for the good in situations and this attitude creates a strong mental buffer that protects optimists against the ravages of the negative aspects in life.
Failure is seen as a clue to the puzzle. Instead of internalizing failure, successful people see it as a necessary part of life. They do not see themselves as failures, rather they look at the task as not working out. There is a clear mental separation between the person and the action. Failure is only a big deal if you make it a big deal.
Real-life examples of resilience abound, showcasing individuals who overcame significant challenges to achieve success. Consider the story of a business leader who faced multiple rejections in the early stages of their career but persisted, ultimately leading a successful company. Or an athlete who overcame a serious injury through rigorous rehabilitation and went on to win championships. These stories underscore the fact that resilience is often the driving force behind extraordinary achievements. By learning from such examples and applying similar strategies, individuals can strengthen their resilience and navigate the path to success with greater determination and grace.
This leads to continuous learning. The pursuit of lifelong learning is a hallmark of successful individuals. Continuous learning is about constantly expanding your knowledge base and skill set, not just for professional advancement but for personal growth as well. It involves an ongoing quest for knowledge, understanding, and personal development.
The definition of success also varies across cultural, societal, and historical contexts. Different cultures may prioritize various aspects of life, such as community, spirituality, or material wealth, influencing their perception of success. Historically, the concept of success has evolved, reflecting societal changes and values. Understanding these broad perspectives helps in appreciating the diverse ways success is perceived and achieved around the world.
As you reflect on these insights, remember that your path to success is both personal and constantly evolving. Embrace these traits and strategies in your own life, adapt them to your circumstances, and let them guide you toward achieving your individual definition of success. The road may be challenging, but it is also rewarding, leading to personal growth and fulfillment. Be encouraged to embark on this journey, keeping in mind that success is not just a destination but a continuous process of striving, learning, and evolving.
Dawn: The goal card was the tool used by Bob as well as many others, however I think it is merely a catalyst for the secret to emerge. I have come to know that a part of the secret is knowing that you are 100% responsible for your life, down the the tiniest result.
There is a difference between thinking you are responsible and knowing (pure belief). The knowing comes from experience and experience from practicing the principles that Napoleon Hill talks about in his books, like seeing yourself in possession and really feeling it as you want it to be. This knowing comes from testing, and trying, and acting with persistence in the direction of your goal.
A peculiar thing about this secret is that those who once acquire it and use it find themselves literally swept to success, with what seems to be little effort, and they never again submit to failure! If you doubt this, study the names of those who have used it wherever they have been mentioned, check their records for yourself, and be convinced.
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