Title: It Is Never Too Late For Success - Age Is Not An Excuse
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It Is Never Too Late For Success - Age Is Not An Excuse
by Gordon
Bellows
People who have reached any significant level of success agree
there
are a few things successful people have in common; desire
and determination combined with a spirit that never gives up.
To illustrate the point that it is always too early to give up,
this
article includes three well-known success stories.
Ray Kroc: At the age of 52, Ray Kroc had suffered for years from
arthritis
and diabetes. Although Ray had poor health, and his
bladder and most of his thyroid had been removed, he never
stopped
believing in himself and his biggest idea. It led to the
start of McDonald's in 1955. By 1961, 228 McDonald's restaurants
had been established and sales had reached $37 million. When Ray
passed away in 1984, there were 7,500 McDonald's
outlets around
the world. The number of outlets and sales are still growing.
Ray Kroc was described as a simple man with a simple plan:
1.
Never give up
2. Always persevere
3. Don't forget part 1 of the plan
Thomas Edison: Before perfecting the light bulb, Thomas Edison
tried
between 9,000 and 10,000 different things searching for the
right material that would make a good filament. When a reporter
asked Edison about failing more than 9,000 times, he responded by
saying he had not failed, but had found 9,000 items
that did not
make a good filament. Edison went on to invent many other useful
items, many of which are now taken for
granted. Edison received
1,093 patents, more than any other person in U.S. history.
Thomas Edison had a formula for his success:
1. It takes
time for greatness
2. Be patient
3. Persistence is the key
Colonel Sanders: The founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken was turned
down
over 1,000 times when he tried to interest others in his
recipe for chicken. He drove from town to town, often sleeping
in
his car, calling on restaurant owners. He strongly believed that
the secret recipe would eventually pay off. His
persistence and
belief in himself and his recipe finally paid off in a big way!
His tenacity is inspiring, especially
when you consider that he
found his success when he was 65 years of age.
Colonel Sanders kept his chicken recipe a secret, but he was
willing
to share his recipe for success:
1. Never quit
2. Always believe in yourself
3. Be patient
4.
Be positive
There are countless stories of people from all walks of life who
achieved
remarkable success. Almost without exception, the same
types of characteristics can be found in stories about success.
Being patient and persistent, having a positive attitude, and
never giving up are the traits that are essential for
success.
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Gordon Bellows is a home business advisor. His home biz how-to
guide
is called The Success Tips Report. It's loaded with tips
and techniques that get results! Discover the keys to success
for
your home business or MLM. http://www.TipsForHomeBiz.com F_R_E_E
