Success Comes When You Apply The Wisdom Of The Ages

You want to be successful.  Of course you do.  Everybody does.  The good news is you don’t have to start journey to success from scratch.  You can learn what to do and not to do by spending a few minutes meditating on the priceless lessons of those who have preceded you. 

So I urge you … please, please, please refrain from ignorance.  Refrain from having to learn the hard way.  Forget about having to learn everything through trial and error.  It’s too painful and too time consuming. 

Instead, I urge you to learn from O.P.E. or “Other People’s Experience”  … becasue they already know what it takes to be successful on and off the job.  And one of the best lists I’ve ever come across on so-called quick tips for success includes the following things you need to be aware of, you need to do, and you need to avoid.

  • The most destructive habit …………………………. Worry
  • The greatest joy …………………………………………. Giving
  • The greatest loss ………………………………………… Loss of self-respect
  • The most satisfying work ……………………………. Helping others
  • The ugliest personality trait ………………………… Selfishness
  • The most endangered species ……………………… Dedicated leaders
  • Our greatest natural resource ……………………… Our youth
  • The greatest “shot in the arm” …………………….. Encouragment
  • The greatest problem to overcome ………………. Fear
  • The most effective sleeping pill …………………… Peace of mind
  • The most crippling disease …………………………. Excuses
  • The most powerful force in life ……………………. Love
  • The most widespread killer ………………………… A gossiper
  • The world’s most incredible computer ………… The human brain
  • The worst thing to be without …………………….. Hope
  • The deadliest weapon ………………………………… The tongue
  • The two most power-filled words ………………… I Can
  • The greatest asset ………………………………………. Faith
  • The most worthless emotion ………………………. Self-pity
  • The most beautiful attire ……………………………. A smile
  • The most prized possession ……………………….. Integrity
  • The most powerful communication …………….. Prayer
  • The most contagious spirit …………………………. Enthusiasm

Remember to do these good things … and  refrain from the bad things … and you will succeed.