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Old 14 March 2009, 12:15 PM   #1
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The secret to your success :)

I'm reading an interesting book about a writer who traveled around chatting with successful people about Their Story and the secrets to their success.

I find it interesting to hear people's gems of wisdom..... whether it be Marry Rich, or Hard Work, or cheat or what ever........

Do you care to share ? :) :) :)
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Old 14 March 2009, 12:54 PM   #2
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i am not afraid to make decisions specially the tough ones, i am a risk taker, i think outside the box and the norm, i believe in the kaizen program. and the most important one i don't trust anyone
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Old 14 March 2009, 12:55 PM   #3
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Old 14 March 2009, 12:58 PM   #4
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If I told you- it wouldn't be a secret, now would it?

I think key to true, LASTING success (not Bernie Madoff - style success) is to be an overall decent person and treat others as you would like to be treated. Just my
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Old 14 March 2009, 01:13 PM   #5
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It helped me to dismiss my mother's advice that it's just as easy to love a rich man as a poor one. That was about the stupidest thing a mother could say to her daughter, so I guess I give myself credit that I learned early on to think critically, try to understand my own motives and goals and make decisions that were my own and not what my parents wanted me to make.
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Old 14 March 2009, 01:18 PM   #6
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It helped me to dismiss my mother's advice that it's just as easy to love a rich man as a poor one. That was about the stupidest thing a mother could say to her daughter, so I guess I give myself credit that I learned early on to think critically, try to understand my own motives and goals and make decisions that were my own and not what my parents wanted me to make.
After four wives maybe your mum was right. Damn, I should have married a rich husband.
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Old 14 March 2009, 01:25 PM   #7
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Money is important for paying the bills but it doesn't equate to happiness. Sure it can buy you material goods and security in old age but is it really satisfying? As I've have gotten older I have structured my life toward attaining peace and serenity through spiritual principles. If you are not happy you effect everyone around you as well as your family. If you follow your heart and respect those around you with honesty and integrity your life will be richer and more fulfilling!!!

So I ask everyone are you happy???
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Old 14 March 2009, 01:30 PM   #8
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Success as in all things in life is relative and one persons success is another's failure. The secret to success is not judging your "success" by others but being confidant in your own abilities and making the most of them and being happy with the result.
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Old 14 March 2009, 01:35 PM   #9
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After four wives maybe your mum was right. Damn, I should have married a rich husband.
That's what SHE did, and earned every penny.

They're still together 62 years later - snipping and snapping like dogs.
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Old 14 March 2009, 01:35 PM   #10
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Old 14 March 2009, 01:52 PM   #11
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For financial success, it's easy. Have a strong work ethic and live below your means.

For personal success, it's much more elusive. I guess be true to yourself and be willing to reach for your dreams.

And always, always treat others with integrity.

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Old 14 March 2009, 02:08 PM   #12
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Success is a state of mind !


It's extremely sad and narrow minded that in today's world success is always linked with the financial success that somebody has.


That's just my humble opinion though.


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Old 14 March 2009, 02:18 PM   #14
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Old 14 March 2009, 03:19 PM   #15
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Old 14 March 2009, 04:21 PM   #16
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That's what SHE did, and earned every penny.

They're still together 62 years later - snipping and snapping like dogs.
Maybe you meant "sniffing"?
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Old 14 March 2009, 09:15 PM   #17
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I errrmmm don't consider myself a success so any advice I offer would probably be to your detriment!

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Old 14 March 2009, 09:36 PM   #18
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Success is different for everyone. Is sucess money, power, control?

Sucess to me is having my loved ones love me. Sucess is making people happy, Sucess is keeping people off of drugs and away from things which bring harm, pain and sadness.

I take an eastern view on things/objects we collect: you can not take them with you and what (objects) you love today you will hate or care for less in the future. IMHO
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Old 14 March 2009, 09:58 PM   #19
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I think key to true, LASTING success (not Bernie Madoff - style success) is to be an overall decent person and treat others as you would like to be treated. Just my
This has been my motto and I cannot regret it.
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Old 14 March 2009, 10:33 PM   #20
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Personal.....Being surounded by moral folks who love and respect you and that, you love and respect.

Business.....Being around and learning from succesful people while having a strong moral code and strong work ethic.

Simple eh'!
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Old 14 March 2009, 11:55 PM   #21
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Personal.....Being surounded by moral folks who love and respect you and that, you love and respect.

Business.....Being around and learning from succesful people while having a strong moral code and strong work ethic.

Simple eh'!
I fully agree.



I was also fortunate to have married one of Joe's ex wives so I'm set for life and he's paying.
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Old 15 March 2009, 12:33 AM   #22
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Maybe you meant "sniffing"?
Not sure what I meant!
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Old 15 March 2009, 01:04 AM   #24
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Love your God first, your wife and children, and others. When "Others" becomes the most important word in the English language, you know you are successful.

Work hard, stay OUT OF DEBT! You don't need everything right away. It will all come with joy and not hardship if you will simply wait. I got my first Rolex at 53. I wanted it at terribly at 25.

Life can be hard, but God is always good. Make your wife / husband your best friend. It's easier to be happy than crappy!
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Old 15 March 2009, 01:53 AM   #25
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nice

Wow great responses...... it is the members that make this forum top-notch (ImHO).....

Very insightful.... and real responses.


A friend of mine is partners in business @ a major guitar mfg company with a very successful lawyer... he told me a funny story at our last outing......

He keeps a small treasure chest on his desk that is always closed..... on the outside it reads "the secret to success"........ for months his intern asked for the answer and for months he put the guy off..... eventually he allowed the intern to open it up....... and it had two words...... "hard work"........ the intern was let down feeling like he wanted a shortcut...... rather than the truth :)......

I find it interesting to hear about what makes people tick..... why they get up in the AM and do the things they do :)

Cheers.
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Old 15 March 2009, 01:56 AM   #26
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over coming great odds

Further to the 1st question..... has anyone overcome great odds in your path to "success"....... how ever you define it ?

We've all had our challenges...... I know I was a tough kid to raise, I pushed the limits all the time, and had a hard head...... so many of my challenges were self induced :).... others were a function of the environment. In any case I feel it made me tougher than the next guy all IMHO.
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Old 15 March 2009, 03:14 AM   #27
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Remember that you are just a little better than the next guy. Be a little more polite, a little more hard working, a little more dapper, a little more prompt, a little more intelligent, a little more kind, etc
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Old 15 March 2009, 03:16 AM   #28
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i did a lot of backstabbing!
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