Masters of Success
What’s the difference between successful athletes, public figures, business leaders and you and me? According to one man whose passion is learning the secrets of success, it’s the ability to “go out on the smaller branches and take risks.
In his 2005 book, Masters of Success, Ivan Misner, Ph.D. identified seven traits and trends common to some of the most successful people in sports, business and entertainment. Not surprisingly, he found that the ability to put fear aside and take risks, even in the face of adversity, is among them.
He says, “Reaching for more takes learning, and learning makes us feel like children again, with all the excitement, wonder, and fear that spiced our earliest years. And it’s not what we’re learning, it’s where we’re starting from and how far we’re trying to reach that makes the difference.”
Dr. Misner compiled hundreds of stories for Masters of Success, in an attempt to define success based on trends among them. In the section defining risk taking as a determinant to success, Dr. Misner includes a story by Hall of Fame coach, Lou Holtz that advises that no matter what the situation, “when game time comes, take the field thinking you’re the best.” A good lesson for entrepreneurs too.
He says, “To improve, we must weigh the desired end against the pain of getting there. No risk, no gain. If we opt for comfort and ease, we forgo the rewards of accomplishment. But if we take to heart what professional athletes are taught, and do something every day that scares us a little, we stretch our boundaries and move into new territory.”
Other common traits of these successful people are: being passionate about what you’re doing, being systematic, and being known as someone willing to help others. As you set your Q4 goals, consider how you can apply one or more of these traits to become the master of your success.
Ivan Misner, Ph.D. is founder & CEO of BNI (Business Network Int’l), a referral networking organization with Chapters in 19 countries around the world. www.bni.com. You can order the book there directly or at the Amazon link above. Ref: AccountingWEB.com 12/6/04
In his 2005 book, Masters of Success, Ivan Misner, Ph.D. identified seven traits and trends common to some of the most successful people in sports, business and entertainment. Not surprisingly, he found that the ability to put fear aside and take risks, even in the face of adversity, is among them.
He says, “Reaching for more takes learning, and learning makes us feel like children again, with all the excitement, wonder, and fear that spiced our earliest years. And it’s not what we’re learning, it’s where we’re starting from and how far we’re trying to reach that makes the difference.”
Dr. Misner compiled hundreds of stories for Masters of Success, in an attempt to define success based on trends among them. In the section defining risk taking as a determinant to success, Dr. Misner includes a story by Hall of Fame coach, Lou Holtz that advises that no matter what the situation, “when game time comes, take the field thinking you’re the best.” A good lesson for entrepreneurs too.
He says, “To improve, we must weigh the desired end against the pain of getting there. No risk, no gain. If we opt for comfort and ease, we forgo the rewards of accomplishment. But if we take to heart what professional athletes are taught, and do something every day that scares us a little, we stretch our boundaries and move into new territory.”
Other common traits of these successful people are: being passionate about what you’re doing, being systematic, and being known as someone willing to help others. As you set your Q4 goals, consider how you can apply one or more of these traits to become the master of your success.
Ivan Misner, Ph.D. is founder & CEO of BNI (Business Network Int’l), a referral networking organization with Chapters in 19 countries around the world. www.bni.com. You can order the book there directly or at the Amazon link above. Ref: AccountingWEB.com 12/6/04
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