You don’t have to be a genius to be successful
No matter how much we hope we are perfect, the fact is nobody is perfect. And no matter how often we like to think we are geniuses like Einstein and Edison, we’re not. But fortunately, the good news is we’re not alone. Most people in this world are just like us – full of weaknesses.
And yet, some of them have been very successful in their life. It’s like they do not have much weaknesses to begin with. Oh, and what about those that have shortcomings or are less fortunate than a lot of us – learning difficulties, deaf, handicapped, mute, etc. Time and time again, people who are less fortunate have proved to us that they can be as successful (if not more) as well.
So what actually enables them to be so successful? What are the secrets/factors behind it? For me, there are only 3 main secrets or factors.
Luck – this is something outside our control but it is also something that we should be aware of. Just don’t pay too much attention to it.
Belief – this is very important because it helps to push you forward. Without having something that you truly believe it, you can’t go far.
Perseverance – never give up. Yes, sometimes it does pay off to give up but if there’s something that you truly believe in, you should not give up. Push on. If it fails, think of a different approach. Remember that Rome was not built in a day. It took a lot of hard work to build the entire city.
The last 2 points are very important and they go hand-in-hand with one another. If you do not have something that you really believe in, then just believe in yourself. Believe that you can accomplish the task at hand. Believe that you can achieve your ambitions. Believe in yourself because if all things failed you, you still have yourself.
And never give up. If you are not a genius or if you can’t learn things as fast as some other smarter people can, then work harder. If it takes other people just 8 hours to learn something, then you should work harder …maybe 10 or 12 hours to learn it up.
Also, bear in mind that most people prefer a hardworking + average person than a smart + lazy person.
Last but not least, I sincerely believe that being successful is not a myth and the opportunity to be successful in life is there for everyone to grab. The question is whether you have the belief and the perseverance to get it.
Hope it helps.
p/s….. some people said that i can pick up things fast, but to be honest, i do tend to spend longer time than some smart people i know. The way that I can remain competitive is to work harder.
well , i think you need to define “success” first , before this post ..
I don’t have money , i am not famous , i have no status . I do not work towards being successful . Because i am successful .
What you think of some one who says that ?
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What is ’successful’ to you? Different people will define it differently.
To some people, having millions of dollars is succesful, some say having relaxing life is successful.
To me, having a healthy mental and body as well as achieveing financial freedom is successful.
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@gapnap
I think I did define “success” in one of my previous posts but that definition is my own definition and nobody else’s. So…i rather leave the definition to you readers since different people can have rather distinct definitions.
If someone says that, then I want to ask what is HIS definition of “success”. is it money, fame, status? If not, why did he compare those in the first place? And why does he think he is successful?
Maybe that person can share with us here
@Marco
The 3 points above are very very general because I want them to be applicable to any kind of “success”. Financial freedom? yes, you need all 3. Healthy mental and body? Yes, you do need all 3 as well.