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betrezra · 14 March 2009, 12:15 PM

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 ? :) :) :)

chenx15 · 14 March 2009, 12:54 PM

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

swissautopro · 14 March 2009, 12:55 PM

Work you a** off, go in early and stay late, be fair and honest in your deals, don't be a sucker, and let God pilot your boat, and you just might make it!

Mosco · 14 March 2009, 12:58 PM

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

Lisa · 14 March 2009, 01:13 PM

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.

redshirt1957 · 14 March 2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

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.

Lion · 14 March 2009, 01:25 PM

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???

Letsgodiving · 14 March 2009, 01:30 PM

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.

Lisa · 14 March 2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

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.

DoxaDavid · 14 March 2009, 01:35 PM

I believe it's all luck and the harder I work, the luckier I get!

GinGinD · 14 March 2009, 01:52 PM

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.

Jeannie

frostie · 14 March 2009, 02:08 PM

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.

swatty · 14 March 2009, 02:10 PM

Hard work, and a bit of luck along the way

clew84 · 14 March 2009, 02:18 PM

Do what you love and do it well.

2careless · 14 March 2009, 03:19 PM

Watch your six

GrandDaddy · 14 March 2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

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"?

Jimbits76 · 14 March 2009, 09:15 PM

I errrmmm don't consider myself a success so any advice I offer would probably be to your detriment!

J

Tombstone · 14 March 2009, 09:36 PM

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

simoesm · 14 March 2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

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.

redshirt1957 · 14 March 2009, 10:33 PM

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'!

Welshwatchman · 14 March 2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

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.

Lisa · 15 March 2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

Maybe you meant "sniffing"?

Not sure what I meant!

rkrdr · 15 March 2009, 12:54 AM

perseverance

Bisquitlips · 15 March 2009, 01:04 AM

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!

betrezra · 15 March 2009, 01:53 AM

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.

betrezra · 15 March 2009, 01:56 AM

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.

Cato · 15 March 2009, 03:14 AM

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

chenx15 · 15 March 2009, 03:16 AM

i did a lot of backstabbing!

away36 · 15 March 2009, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

Maybe you meant "sniffing"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Not sure what I meant!

I do, Lisa. I totally got that.

JJ Irani · 15 March 2009, 03:31 AM

I'm doing okay......I think!!

14 March 2009, 12:15 PM	#1
betrezra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 477	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 ? :) :) :)

14 March 2009, 12:54 PM	#2
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	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 __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

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swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Work you a** off, go in early and stay late, be fair and honest in your deals, don't be a sucker, and let God pilot your boat, and you just might make it! __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	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??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	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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Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	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. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

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DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	I believe it's all luck and the harder I work, the luckier I get! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

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GinGinD Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jeannie Location: North Carolina Posts: 533	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. Jeannie

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redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	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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Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	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! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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betrezra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 477	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.

15 March 2009, 01:56 AM	#26
betrezra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 477	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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chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	i did a lot of backstabbing! __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

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