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East Bay Rider · 15 March 2009, 03:36 AM

Ask anyone and they will tell you that they work hard. Look around and you will see that you work harder than everyone else. Hmmm... It's more than hard work.
There has to be more:

A plan
An awareness
Help from others
A good mentor
Recognition from higher ups
Support
High expectations to live up to
Special talents, skills, training, know how

It's more than hard work. Everybody works hard but not everyone is successful. If you know someone who deserves more, give them what they need in order for them to realize their potential to earn their own success.

East Bay Rider · 15 March 2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cato

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

Very good. Like in racing, You only need to beat the guy in front of you.

Ed Rooney · 15 March 2009, 06:11 AM

Never buy pens or notepads.

or computers if you can help it.

mjtql · 15 March 2009, 07:26 AM

I'm a firm believer in timing. One action at the wrong time can have catastrophic results while the same action at the right time can propel your success. I think if you are a hard worker and pay attention to the right timing when it presents itself, your chances of being "successful" increase greatly. I know when I look at my past, it seems like I was just at the right time at the right place...however, I wouldn't have been there is I wasn't working my tail off.

Lisa · 15 March 2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

I do, Lisa. I totally got that.

When my mom disapproves of something (which is in her very nature!) She'll sniff! "Hey, mom. We've decided to name the baby Violet."

"Oh, you have? (sniff). My friend Alice's granddaughter is named Emily. Isn't THAT a cute name? Maybe you could make her middle name Emily and we can call her that."

swissautopro · 15 March 2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

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!

You said a mouthful and then some, Richard. I couldn't agree with you more.

East Bay Rider · 15 March 2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

When my mom disapproves of something (which is in her very nature!) She'll sniff! "Hey, mom. We've decided to name the baby Violet."

"Oh, you have? (sniff). My friend Alice's granddaughter is named Emily. Isn't THAT a cute name? Maybe you could make her middle name Emily and we can call her that."

Oh boy, I have stories too.

We could start a whole 'nother topic.

brainbizz · 15 March 2009, 12:26 PM

IMHO working hard does not mean you will be successful. Just think about it. Lots of people work hard and are not successful. If it takes me 1 hr to do something and you 2 hrs to do the same task then how hard you work is irrelevant i am more efficient and will be more productive with less work. The key is placing yourself in position to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves. This does usually require working smart and an element of luck. Also failure is important to build character and learn to persist.

Taffi Abernathy · 15 March 2009, 04:59 PM

Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman, Penn Psychology Professor, former President of the American Psychological Association and founder of the Positive Psychology movement, has a wonderful web site, www.happier.com. (Dr. Seligman is the author of Authentic Happiness, What You Can Change . . . And What You Can't and Learned Optimism.) Use of this web site is free and individuals who have utilized it over time report greater success and subjective feelings of well-being in all facets of their lives (and pre and post testing scores confirm this). A great way to increase personal efficacy which in turn will affect your degree of success. The information imparted on this site is predicated upon rigorous scientific research. See what you think.

TswaneNguni · 15 March 2009, 06:22 PM

Enthusiasm,passion,the background knowledge and hard work,in whatever you do, is the key to success.

Grab the chances that get your way !!

I cannot stand people who never get excited about anything !! Thats just plain dull !!

Destined to do ................ nothing !!!

Blessed are those that expect nothing."A sense of entitlement" gets you nowhere.... and then usually they blame others because they themselves are too pathetic to do it in the first place !!

Live within your means !!

Never be dishonest in business and in life

and then when it comes to finances,so wonderfully highlighted by the current crisis ..................

Cash is King !!! .. Always,always,always !!!!!!!

15 March 2009, 03:36 AM	#31
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Ask anyone and they will tell you that they work hard. Look around and you will see that you work harder than everyone else. Hmmm... It's more than hard work. There has to be more: A plan An awareness Help from others A good mentor Recognition from higher ups Support High expectations to live up to Special talents, skills, training, know how It's more than hard work. Everybody works hard but not everyone is successful. If you know someone who deserves more, give them what they need in order for them to realize their potential to earn their own success. __________________ 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

15 March 2009, 06:11 AM	#33
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Never buy pens or notepads. or computers if you can help it.

15 March 2009, 07:26 AM	#34
mjtql Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: OH Watch: Back to the Sub Posts: 207	I'm a firm believer in timing. One action at the wrong time can have catastrophic results while the same action at the right time can propel your success. I think if you are a hard worker and pay attention to the right timing when it presents itself, your chances of being "successful" increase greatly. I know when I look at my past, it seems like I was just at the right time at the right place...however, I wouldn't have been there is I wasn't working my tail off.

15 March 2009, 12:26 PM	#38
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	IMHO working hard does not mean you will be successful. Just think about it. Lots of people work hard and are not successful. If it takes me 1 hr to do something and you 2 hrs to do the same task then how hard you work is irrelevant i am more efficient and will be more productive with less work. The key is placing yourself in position to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves. This does usually require working smart and an element of luck. Also failure is important to build character and learn to persist.

15 March 2009, 04:59 PM	#39
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman, Penn Psychology Professor, former President of the American Psychological Association and founder of the Positive Psychology movement, has a wonderful web site, www.happier.com. (Dr. Seligman is the author of Authentic Happiness, What You Can Change . . . And What You Can't and Learned Optimism.) Use of this web site is free and individuals who have utilized it over time report greater success and subjective feelings of well-being in all facets of their lives (and pre and post testing scores confirm this). A great way to increase personal efficacy which in turn will affect your degree of success. The information imparted on this site is predicated upon rigorous scientific research. See what you think.

15 March 2009, 06:22 PM	#40
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Enthusiasm,passion,the background knowledge and hard work,in whatever you do, is the key to success. Grab the chances that get your way !! I cannot stand people who never get excited about anything !! Thats just plain dull !! Destined to do ................ nothing !!! Blessed are those that expect nothing."A sense of entitlement" gets you nowhere.... and then usually they blame others because they themselves are too pathetic to do it in the first place !! Live within your means !! Never be dishonest in business and in life and then when it comes to finances,so wonderfully highlighted by the current crisis .................. *Cash is King !!!* .. Always,always,always !!!!!!!

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