Chapter 6
Imagination
A long time ago, there is an old, country doctor who visited a drugstore. He told the young clerk about his old kettle and wooden kettle and paddle for $500. That amount was all of his savings.
The old doctor gave the young clerk a small piece of paper. There was a magic formula written in it. The old doctor was happy to leave with his $500. He can pay his debt and enjoy his freedom. The kettle, paddle and piece of paper had no value to him. The young clerk invested his life savings on his new possessions. He began to mix the ingredients in the magic formula. What flowed in the old kettle is actually good.
The old kettle has employed millions of people. It prospered the sugar industry. It turned the small city in the South to a business capital. The old kettle reached people across the world. The mixture in the old kettle is CocaCola. The young clerk is Asa Candler. But the secret to Coca-Cola's success is not in the piece of paper. It is in Asa Candler's imagination. Desire needs imagination so that it can be turned to reality. The obstacles that keep you from succeeding are only in your mind. Use your imagination. Coca-Cola began with an idea. Everything we have today, like gadgets or social media, came from an idea. Many people wait for the big break in their life. But success is not about luck.
An idea must survive criticism defeat, disappointment and discouragement. It must be partnered with desire, purpose, determination and persistence. You must give life to your idea. Then it will be strong enough against any challenges.
Chapter 7
Organized Planning
In order to succeed, one must have a definite plan. Surround yourself with people who will help you devise and carry out your plan. Remember that no man is an island. 'It is natural to give people compensation or benefits in exchange for their cooperation. Meet the group as often as you can to make sure that the plan will be effective. To prevent failure, maintain a good working relationship within the group.
'No one person can possess all the knowledge, experience and ability to achieve success. The cooperation and perfect harmony with others is needed. Before carrying out the plan, it must be approved by all members. 'If the first plan fails, devise another one. If the plan fails again, do not give up until you find the one that works. Keep in mind that it took Thomas Edison ten thousand tries before he has created the perfect light bulb. He had to fail repeatedly to become the great inventor that he is. “A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.” Those who quit lack the persistence to try again after failing. But the winners move on to a new plan. They keep on creating a new one until the plan succeeds.
Failure only means that there is something wrong with your plan and that you must change it. If Thomas Edison had quit after his first failure, we might not know him as we do today. Think of the failures you've had. What could you have done better? Form a new plan and keep planning to succeed.
Chapter 8 Decision
The Model T of Ford Motors was once dubbed as the world's ugliest car. The advisors of Henry Ford told him to change the car's design. But Ford was firm in his decision to keep manufacturing Model T. He changed the car's design eventually. But before doing so, Model T has already gained him a huge fortune.
Henry Ford was known to make firm and quick decisions. It is one of the outstanding traits of successful men. Indecision only leads to poverty and failure. When you make decisions quickly, they can already be put into action. To procrastinate or to delay will only cost you money and opportunity. Ford did not listen to the people who told him about the quality of Model T. That is because he had his own disposition. He trusted his idea and stood firm in his decision. Wealthy men make decisions fast but they change them slowly. This is because they are not easily influenced by the opinions of others.
“Opinions are the cheapest commodities on earth. Everyone has a flock of opinions ready to be wished upon anyone who will accept them." It will not help you to listen to what other people say. The opinions of others are often meant to discourage and ridicule. That is even if they are from close relatives or friends. Take the counsel only from your Master Mind group. They are people who are in "complete sympathy and harmony with your purpose." You can choose the members of your trusted group. The power of the Master Mind will be discussed in the next chapters.
You have a brain of your own. If you have a burning desire to succeed, listen to your own voice. Making good decisions mean that you know what you want. “The world has the habit of making room for the man whose words and actions show that he knows where he is going." Successful men know what they want and they generally get it.
Chapter 9
Persistence
“Be persistent no matter how slowly you may, at first, have to move. With persistence will come success." To have persistence, you must first establish your purpose. What do you, want to achieve and what drives you to work for it? You must have a strong motivation. Trust yourself. You have enough skills and knowledge to succeed. You can devise an exact plan on how to do it. Maintain a good relationship with people who can help you. Practice your will power. Focus on your plan and disregard your fears. Remember that, “Without persistence, you will be defeated, even before you start. With persistence you will win."
Many people wait for the big "break" in their lives. It may be a dream job or a good business opportunity. But they only become disappointed. “Breaks" only equal our efforts. It doesn't occur instantly. By organizing a plan and being persistent, we pave the way for the "big breaks" in our career. Now, some people may have strong desire and precise plan to succeed. But why don't they achieve it? This is because they give up easily. They quit after experiencing a failure. Defeat is only temporary. The answer to defeat is persistence. "Sometimes it appears that there is a hidden Guide whose duty is to test men through all sorts of discouraging, experiences." Defeat is only a test. If you have turned persistence into a 'habit, then surely you will overcome defeat and reach victory. Eventually, you will become successful in any endeavour you have.
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