Success is a marathon by Harvey Mackay The key to success is sometimes just the willingness to put one foot in front of the other one more time. Heres how I do it. I have ten marathons under my belt, including four New York races and one Boston. When youre running a greulong race with thousands of people, for the most part it doesnt matter where in the pack you finish. What matters is simply that you finish. Its all about persistence. Even the elite runners – those who make the 26.2 mile trek in a little over two hours – have to convince himself to take the next stride. Imagine how a runner who is still at it after four or five hours feels! Then, think about the rush that comes with the finish line is in sight. The difference between those who finish and those who give up lies in the old axiom that successful people do those things that unsuccessful people dont like to do. Successful people have the determination, the will, the focus, the drive to complete the top jobs – like running a marathon. Or launching a business. You may recall the story about when I was starting out, and asked a colleague I respected how many calls he would make on a prospect before giving up. He told me: It depends on which one of us dies first. Keeping your eye on the prize is usually easier said than done. Its easy to get overwhelmed by the demands of a long-term project. Heres how I stay motivated. •Focus on what you can accomplish rather than obstacles that stand in front of you. Direct your energy toward achieving a goal, and tackle the problems with an emphasis on edging closer to a successful result. • When you identify a roadblock, develop a realistic plan to overcome it. • Work with your colleagues or employees to make it easy for them to say yes to your request. Provide options so they can contribute to the best of their abilities. • Never asked them to do something that you wouldnt do yourself. That is the essence of leadership. • Be assertive without being...
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:25:09 +0000
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