"The
way to succeed is to never quit. That's it." ~Alex Hailey
Good
morning! A while back, I was lecturing at a "Business Boot
Camp" for entrepreneurs. I was asked what I thought the "key to
success" is. I defer to Alex Hailey's quote for the "secret" to success
in any endeavor--whether it be personal or professional. You just don't
quit.
When I was
building my business and ran out of money, I didn't quit. When I
experienced great personal setbacks and the loss of loved ones, I
didn't quit. When some of those around me told me it couldn't be done,
I didn't quit. When every indicator pointed to giving up as a wise
decision, I didn't quit. Even when I questioned and began to doubt
myself, I didn't quit. There are some universal truths that are
very simple. I believe this is one of them. The key to getting anywhere
is obvious and that simple--you just don't quit until you get there. No
excuses, no blame--it is that simple.
Your
Turn:
Write down one thing in your life that is so important to you, you can
make the commitment to "never quit." Post it where you will see it
daily. Your route to attain this "thing" might change daily, but just
don't quit.
Your affirmation:
I persevere as I make each day matter.
