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East Bay Rider · 31 October 2007, 11:58 PM

Natural ability in my field makes it easy.

Hard work keeps the train rolling but not passionate about it.

Stumbled onto the path and made a living at it.

This is all I've ever wanted to do.

Born into it.

I'm the worlds bitch. I'm never in control.

Mentored. Made some mistakes but never in any real danger of failing.

Ed Rooney · 1 November 2007, 12:00 AM

Stumbled into it because of natural ability.

Prince · 1 November 2007, 12:18 AM

I posted a lot and gave JJ a fit!

Oh! You mean what I do for a living?!?

I bought and paid for it!

astcell · 1 November 2007, 12:52 AM

I think the secret for me is that I see today's best success peak as tomorrow's minimum acceptable performance level.

Welshwatchman · 1 November 2007, 09:42 AM

I climbed Mount Improbable one small step at a time.

Tools · 1 November 2007, 09:52 AM

I was always warm, kind, and considerate of those who worked for me and with me.

I gave credit where credit was due, always politically correct and always toed the corporate line, and never canned anybody if only he tried.......

I never took a chance on anything new and always said yes-sir, regardless, and was always concerned about what others thought....I gave everybody a chance regardless of who was the "best qualified"

I made it to the top because of natural talent and waiting until it was my turn...

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Yep, Sure,.....That's the way I remember it..

Prince · 1 November 2007, 10:29 AM

You bought and paid for it too, didn't you Larry!

Tools · 1 November 2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

You bought and paid for it too, didn't you Larry!

Damn right...............

GrandDaddy · 1 November 2007, 11:47 AM

And how did I succeed in my career? When I was still in the Navy a wiseman once told me: Take care of your people so they can take care of the customers!

I've always given 110% and always took care of my people and my people were good to me and life was good for everyone and we had fun doing it!

Rockrolex · 1 November 2007, 12:44 PM

I lied, cheated, and stole. But what do expect. I'm a lawyer.

Downing · 1 November 2007, 01:08 PM

I just do what my parents raised me to do.

Always put my family first. Work hard. Play hard.

That's what they did. That's what I do. And I'm raising my kids to do the same.

abigsecret · 1 November 2007, 01:23 PM

I'm not there yet.... there are still a few executives to sleep with!

But yeah... I'm really not there yet. I am trying though... working hard. Dammit, I wish I was born rich....

Mrdi · 1 November 2007, 01:37 PM

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Incurable · 1 November 2007, 01:45 PM

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-ish... Ohhh ok, it was worth a try.

Opportunity doesn't alway knock on your door. Sometimes it just sits in the corner waiting to be noticed.

abigsecret · 1 November 2007, 01:45 PM

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Is that how you got your post count??

vh_bu98 · 1 November 2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by abigsecret

I'm not there yet.... there are still a few executives to sleep with!

But yeah... I'm really not there yet. I am trying though... working hard. Dammit, I wish I was born rich....

Me either.

I make good money, but not enough where I am happy.

I'm finally in a career that I want to be in, but I still feel that I have a lot to learn.

I have no kids, so I don't feel successful in family.

I have some nice material things, but those are not real measurements of success.

One of these days, I'll be successful in something.

steve-o · 1 November 2007, 10:37 PM

My Dad told me the secret to making a small fortune in the Stock market as a child...
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Start with a large fortune.

Prince · 2 November 2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I lied, cheated, and stole. But what do expect. I'm a lawyer.

LMAO

ohsixx · 2 November 2007, 01:20 AM

Just hard work!

JJ Irani · 2 November 2007, 03:14 AM

Blood, sweat, tears....38 long years.....and still going strong!!

Plenty of stumbling blocks along the way....even experienced, lived through and survived a REVOLUTION.....but that's another story.

It's been a long run, guys....now I do need to take it easy.

JJ

nko51 · 2 November 2007, 03:28 AM

Saying your successful is putting a cap on your goals.

Prince · 2 November 2007, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Saying your successful is putting a cap on your goals.

<----- I'm wearing my cap!

Tools · 2 November 2007, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Saying your successful is putting a cap on your goals.

Besides what Allan said....

It also depends where you are in life..

I've had an active and exciting career..and many would say it was successful, although standards of success are subjective.

..I just don't have any more windmills I feel the need to attack...

I still have goals, they just aren't "success" oriented.. Life can be fullfilling once you're off the success treadmill..

Prince · 2 November 2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

...I just don't have any more windmills I feel the need to attack...
I still have goals, they just aren't "success" oriented.. Life can be fullfilling once you're off the success treadmill..

EXACTLY!!! Very well said, Larry!

redshirt1957 · 3 November 2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

EXACTLY!!! Very well said, Larry!

Why I am most likely older than you guys I am not even close to that point in my life. Guess, four kids under 14 will have that effect on a person. Hey, it is all good and congrats to you guys.

Bama · 3 November 2007, 12:44 PM

I went into law enforcement. Oh wait, that's one way to make sure I'm not successful

chris_nor_cal · 3 November 2007, 02:08 PM

interesting poll. thank you

Andad · 3 November 2007, 02:46 PM

Couldn't find the box that said 'bullshit baffles brains".

leopardprey · 3 November 2007, 03:44 PM

Hard work (working hard, taking challenges, never quiting, training and eduation)

Grace of God (opening doors, protecting me, giving me a moral foundation, and putting me in the right place at the right time)

Parents (right upbringing giving me my values and a stable family, and always suppotive)

And also have to thank the Actress Angelina Jolie for getting me started on the Management track.

31 October 2007, 11:58 PM	#1
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	How did you achieve your success? Natural ability in my field makes it easy. Hard work keeps the train rolling but not passionate about it. Stumbled onto the path and made a living at it. This is all I've ever wanted to do. Born into it. I'm the worlds bitch. I'm never in control. Mentored. Made some mistakes but never in any real danger of failing. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46 Last edited by East Bay Rider; 1 November 2007 at 12:01 AM.. Reason: This was supposed to be a poll - messed up

1 November 2007, 12:18 AM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I posted a lot and gave JJ a fit! Oh! You mean what I do for a living?!? I bought and paid for it! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

1 November 2007, 09:42 AM	#5
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I climbed Mount Improbable one small step at a time. __________________ ..33

1 November 2007, 10:29 AM	#7
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	You bought and paid for it too, didn't you Larry! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

1 November 2007, 12:44 PM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	I lied, cheated, and stole. But what do expect. I'm a lawyer. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

View Poll Results: How did you achieve your success?
Natural ability in my field makes it easy.	8	30.77%
Hard work keeps the train rolling but not passionate about it.	6	23.08%
Stumbled onto the path and made a living at it.	7	26.92%
This is all I've ever wanted to do.	3	11.54%
Born into it.	1	3.85%
I'm the worlds bitch. I'm never in control.	1	3.85%
Mentored. Made some mistakes but never in any real danger of failing.	0	0%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

1 November 2007, 12:00 AM	#2
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Stumbled into it because of natural ability.

1 November 2007, 12:52 AM	#4
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I think the secret for me is that I see today's best success peak as tomorrow's minimum acceptable performance level.

1 November 2007, 09:52 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I was always warm, kind, and considerate of those who worked for me and with me. I gave credit where credit was due, always politically correct and always toed the corporate line, and never canned anybody if only he tried....... I never took a chance on anything new and always said yes-sir, regardless, and was always concerned about what others thought....I gave everybody a chance regardless of who was the "best qualified" I made it to the top because of natural talent and waiting until it was my turn... . Yep, Sure,.....That's the way I remember it..

1 November 2007, 11:47 AM	#9
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	And how did I succeed in my career? When I was still in the Navy a wiseman once told me: Take care of your people so they can take care of the customers! I've always given 110% and always took care of my people and my people were good to me and life was good for everyone and we had fun doing it!

1 November 2007, 01:08 PM	#11
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	I just do what my parents raised me to do. Always put my family first. Work hard. Play hard. That's what they did. That's what I do. And I'm raising my kids to do the same. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

1 November 2007, 01:23 PM	#12
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	I'm not there yet.... there are still a few executives to sleep with! But yeah... I'm really not there yet. I am trying though... working hard. Dammit, I wish I was born rich.... __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

1 November 2007, 01:37 PM	#13
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	.

1 November 2007, 01:45 PM	#14
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I'm very executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -ish... Ohhh ok, it was worth a try. Opportunity doesn't alway knock on your door. Sometimes it just sits in the corner waiting to be noticed. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

1 November 2007, 10:37 PM	#17
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	My Dad told me the secret to making a small fortune in the Stock market as a child... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start with a large fortune. __________________

2 November 2007, 01:20 AM	#19
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	Just hard work! __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

2 November 2007, 03:14 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Blood, sweat, tears....38 long years.....and still going strong!! Plenty of stumbling blocks along the way....even experienced, lived through and survived a REVOLUTION.....but that's another story. It's been a long run, guys....now I do need to take it easy. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 November 2007, 03:28 AM	#21
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Saying your successful is putting a cap on your goals. __________________

3 November 2007, 12:44 PM	#26
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	I went into law enforcement. Oh wait, that's one way to make sure I'm not successful

3 November 2007, 02:08 PM	#27
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	interesting poll. thank you __________________

3 November 2007, 02:46 PM	#28
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Couldn't find the box that said 'bullshit baffles brains". __________________ E

3 November 2007, 03:44 PM	#29
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Hard work (working hard, taking challenges, never quiting, training and eduation) Grace of God (opening doors, protecting me, giving me a moral foundation, and putting me in the right place at the right time) Parents (right upbringing giving me my values and a stable family, and always suppotive) And also have to thank the Actress Angelina Jolie for getting me started on the Management track.

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