Nov 24Fury“Nothing can keep from success,” says Orison Swett Marden, “the man who has iron in his blood and is determined that he will succeed. When he is confronted by barriers, he leaps over them, tunnels through them, or makes a way around them. …Fury2 min readFury2 min read
Nov 3HungerSuccess is the only option for first generation immigrants because they know what lies on the other side of it. A frequent trend among them and which can almost be said to be a rule, is starting work at an early age. Had it not been for their early work…Determination8 min readDetermination8 min read
Sep 21Conquest“What obstacle can stay the mighty force of the sea-seeking river in its course?” asks Ella Wilcox. “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate,” she proclaims, “that can circumvent, or hinder, or control the firm resolve of a determined soul. Gifts count for nothing; will alone is great; all…Conquest14 min readConquest14 min read
May 27, 2022Hold Fast, Stay True“What must I do if I want to win?” “What it takes.” “How long must I do it?” “Until.” You have to do something you don’t want to do, argues NBA trainer Tim Grover. “You Do. The. Work…Every day. You challenge yourself to be uncomfortable, push past the apathy and…Persistence4 min readPersistence4 min read
Apr 22, 2022Forward, Then!“Lee to the rear!” shouted the men as their brave general led a passionate advance from the front towards the enemy. A soldier galloped ahead and caught up, grabbed his horse by the reins and steered him around. “Forward then!” Shouted Lee after resuming his position. His fervor instilled such…Persistence3 min readPersistence3 min read
Feb 16, 2022Add A Step To It“My sword is too short!” cried the spartan boy to his father after his strike failed to land. “Add a step to it, then,” was his father’s reply. “Add a step to every strike, and you’ll never miss your mark.” To get ahead, you must extend your efforts. ‘Do all…Persistence5 min readPersistence5 min read
Feb 7, 2022The Fire of Francis NgannouFrancis Ngannou, Cameroonian MMA heavyweight undisputed champion started training for mixed martial arts 5 years before debuting in the UFC at age 29. Raised in poverty with little access to education, he worked in the sand quarries from age 12 to support his family and to pay for the little…Francis Ngannou6 min readFrancis Ngannou6 min read
Jan 27, 2022The Passion Of Jimmy Iovine“I always felt I had to work harder than the next guy just to do as well as him,” said Jimmy Iovine, the founder of Interscope Records which produced artists such as Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, U2, Mary J. Blige, Marilyn Manson, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and many…Passion4 min readPassion4 min read
Jan 9, 2022Drudgery And Sacrifice“I never took a day off in my twenties,” says Bill Gates, writing about his early days at Microsoft, “Not one.” Steve Jobs concurred, saying he too worked incredibly hard in his 20s, “Literally seven days a week.” His motto during this period was, “Work! work! Work!” …Hard Work5 min readHard Work5 min read
Dec 20, 20215 Things High Achievers Do Daily1. Chase Something Chase something, whether it is small, or big, as long as it is something you can excel in, something you can win in; a hobby perhaps, a sports club, a business, a language, a book. Anything you thought you couldn’t do or were scared to do, you should do. That…Achievement3 min readAchievement3 min read
