Schultz on Luck
“Life is a run of near misses.
But a lot of what we lay at the door of to luck
is not luck at all. It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for
your future.”
–Howard Schultz (1953 – )
American industrialist, chairman of Starbucks
Sales luck…
"Diligence is the mother of excellent luck."
- Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
American statesman, scientist, and printer
luck: noun: a force that makes things happen
You want more luck? Be the force that makes it happen…
- Prepare. Work hard to be ready for the opportunities that are vital to you. Research. Practice. Perfect.
- Be awake. Pay attention to the people, events, and things around you. Evaluate logically and entrust your gut instinct.
- Take action. Place yourself out there. Explore. Be vulnerable. Make contact with people. Take risks.
- Expect clear results. Optimism improves your chances. If (when) you fail, embrace the lesson and continue on, smarter.
That’s it. Now go be fortunate (and sell something).
(inspire someone with the Be Fortunate card)
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Honda’s 8 minutes on how failure is a part of success (on the track and in business).
Only 30 seconds? Here’s Michael Jordan’s reminder.