- Do not be afraid to take risks.
- Be disciplined
- Become generous
- Get on with people
To achieve incredible success in a reasonable way, it is necessary to have all four qualities. Watch the successful people. They all have these qualities. You must not only work longer and harder than you planned, but also love and give more than you could imagine. And then you will change the world for the better.
- Do not be afraid to take risks.
Karl Brashir was the first African American who wanted to get into the deepwater dive corps of the US Navy. Only white men were taken to these troops. In the exam, Carl faced injustice. All the divers were brought down the parts and tools under the water in a closed canvas bag. Details and tools of Charles were thrown into the water without a bag. Other divers completed the exam in a couple of hours. Karl showed extreme efforts and got out of the water in only 9 hours. Years later, when asked why he risked his life and continued to fight, despite the injustice, he replied: "I could not let someone take my dream away from me."
Go for risk. Choose the hard way. Yes, it will be much harder to think and work on everything that you do. But, in order to achieve something extraordinary outstanding, you need to exert power. Most successful people are ordinary people who do something unusual.
- Be disciplined
Joannie Rochette was to perform at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver as the current silver medalist of the World Cup and six-time Canadian champion. She had high hopes for her as Canada's best chance to win the Olympic figure skating medal. Two days before the speech, Joannie's mother died of a sudden heart attack. The news shocked and devastated the girl. The day of competitions has come. As soon as the first sounds of La Cumparsita spread over the stage, Johanni plunged into the emotions of the moment, clearly performed every triple lutz and invested passion in each combination. After the performance was over, tears flowed from Joannie's eyes and she said: "This is for you, Mom." Joannie Rochette won the bronze medal. She also became a standard-bearer at the closing ceremony and was awarded the Terry Fox name as a sportswoman, most inspired by courage and the will to win at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
To move forward, to continue to operate, no matter what, we need discipline (and even what!). On the road to success, there are no sick people. Discipline makes you go to success every day, no matter how you feel. You learn not to pay attention to immediate pain and fear, changeable feelings and experiences and just take the next step. You do not have to keep your eyes off the target until you reach it. Disciplined actions give impetus. Gradually moving forward, you make a series of significant steps towards the goal, which otherwise would be unattainable.
- Become generous
The gigantic tsunami hit the shores of Indonesia on December 26, 2004 and claimed millions of human lives. Sitting in his home, stunned by events on the other side of the world, Wayne Elsie realized that this time he had to do something more than just write a check. He must find a way to provide real help. Wayne began by doing most of his life - from shoe supplies. Being the head of a new shoe enterprise, he went to work and convened dozens of leaders with whom he established relations for many years. Sharing his idea, he asked for help. And in a short time received more than 250,000 pairs of new shoes for shipment to Indonesia. People who have lost everything have something of their own - not just a pair of shoes, but also hope. And with her and the strength to overcome difficulties.
It is not necessary to sacrifice millions to show generosity. You just need to be a good person. More often say "thank you." Take care of others. Share your experience and talents. Contribute to the common good. Every day you have hundreds of opportunities to change something. Generosity is one of the most reliable strategies for long-term success.
- Lie to people and love more
Michael was the twelfth child in a family of addicts and alcoholics. He was forced to always take care of himself. A chain of meetings with good people, their kindness and love completely changed his life. The father of one of Michael's friends, allowed him to spend the night with them. And when he took his son Stephen to the elite private Christian school "Briarcrest", he took Michael with him and arranged him into a football team. Over time, michael took on the adoption of the family, whose daughter studied with him in the same class. They cared about him, paid for his education at school and university. One day, from his foster mother, Michael heard what no one had ever said to him before: "I love you." These words he remembered for life. After graduation, Michael signed a $ 14 million contract with a well-known football team. And he did not forget about those who helped him in life.
If you are talented, this does not mean that you will succeed in life - even if you make an effort. To succeed in life, you need to develop a strategy of interpersonal relationships. It must be based on love for people. It stores the source of vitality and inspiration, which sets everything in motion. Do you want to change the world for the better? Love more.
Based on the book "Be the best version of yourself."