Successful people and their secrets
Have you ever wondered what makes people successful? What are
their well-kept secrets that let them turn everything into gold?
How come only a select few were privy to these secrets? Wouldn't
you give just about anything to be let in on some of these
valuable secrets?
Some people attribute success to intelligence. Ironically,
mediocre intellectual abilities also have gone on to make great
people. I am not talking about Aristotle or Napoleon. But look
at the regular guy in the cabin next to yours. Does he seem to
be having it all? Do you feel that he gets all the lucky breaks
while you are left gaping at his back?
Well, that regular Joe has certain qualities that you probably
don't. Sharp intelligence alone does not make for great
achievements. Exceptional intellectual abilities coupled with a
strong sense of direction are what bring these gems to the top.
Sheer determination, commitment and dedication make all the
difference. Bull headedness, some may call it. Determination is
what I'd call it.
Yes, there definitely are some powerful weapons used by these
people. But, there's nothing secretive about them. What
distinguishes the successful man from others around him is his
sheer grit and courage. The ability to latch on to an idea and
scale all possible barriers to actualize the idea is what makes
great men. It seems almost divine that such men were in the
right place at the right time. They seem to have benefited from
all the "right" coincidences. But, make no mistake; the turn of
events that seem to have created such men are actually crafted
cleverly by these very same people.
The ability to keep the faith when the going gets really tough
is another trait of successful people. Most people would give up
after an initial struggle. But the truly exceptional ones are
those that have kept on slogging at their pet projects long
after everyone else is tucked safely in bed. The ability to cope
with extreme pressure and still keep up their belief is what
makes these men stand out.
Someone once said that successful men are like sore thumbs, put
them anywhere and they'll stick out. This is true because these
men will find opportunities where none existed before. They will
study, learn and innovate till things start going their way. A
busy mind that is always working away at various permutations
and combinations is what these gifted people have. Their sense
of direction in turbulent times, their capacity to stand up to
criticism, and their willingness to take high risks are no
secrets.
But, ordinary people like you and me would like to believe that
these geniuses have something extra in them that keep them
floating at the top. Perhaps, it's man's inability to look his
failures in the eye, but all this hype about secrets to easy and
quick success is just eyewash. There are NO secrets, just
hardworking men and women who have had the courage to stick with
their beliefs and ideas when everyone else turned homewards.