Success Can Happen At Any Age. Here are 25 Successful People Who Did It…

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You have been trying, yet in spite of all your efforts, you have not been able to see the real fruits of your labor. Be encouraged…don’t give up. Pablo shared 49 examples of people who achieved Success at different ages. This shows that whatever your dreams, goals, and aspirations you can do it. The individuals listed were no different from any of us. Though Knackered, they just gave it their all…never gave up, and it worked. From his list, here are 29 of my faves.

  1. Mozart was already competent on keyboard and violin; he composed from the age of 5.
  2. Anne Frank was 12 when she wrote the diary of Ann frank.
  3. Pele, a soccer superstar, was 17 years old when he won the world cup in 1958 with Brazil.
  4. Elvis was a superstar by age 19
  5. John Lennon was 20, and Paul McCartney was 18 when the Beatles had their first concert in 1961
  6. Beethoven was a piano virtuoso by age 23
  7. Issac Newton wrote Philosophiae Naturalis Principal Mathematica at age 24
  8. Albert Einstein was 26 when he wrote the theory of relativity
  9. Michaelangelo created two of the greatest sculptures by age 28
  10. J.K. Rowling was 30 years old when she finished the first manuscript of Harry Potter.
  11. Amelia Earhart was 31 years old when she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
  12. Oprah was 32 when she started her talk show, which became the highest-rated program of its kind
  13. Martin Luther King Jr. was 34 when he wrote the speech “I Have a Dream
  14. Neil Armstrong was 38 when he became the first man to set foot on the moon
  15. Mark Twain was 40 when he wrote “Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, and 49 years old when he wrote “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”.
  16. Christopher Columbus was 41 when he discovered the Americas
  17. Rosa Parks was 42 when she refused to obey the bus driver’s order to give up her seat to make room for a white passenger
  18. John F Kennedy was 43 years old when he became President of the United States
  19. Henry Ford was 45 when the Ford T came out.
  20. Leonardo Da Vinci was 51 when he painted the Mona Lisa
  21. Abraham Lincoln was 52 when he became President
  22. Ray Kroc was 52 when he bought the McDonalds Franchise and took it to unprecedented levels
  23. Colonel Harland Sanders was 61 when he started the KFC Franchise
  24. Ronald Reagan was 69 when he became President of the United States
  25. Nelson Mandela was 76 when he became President

There you have it. 25 Blanket examples of those who dared to step out. Success came their way because they pursued their passion and never gave up. Remember it’s never too late!

What are you afraid to do today?

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Stuck: The 5 Signs…

Steve heard that his company had been sold. What should he do? Wait forever expecting that call? Get sick because of the impending job loss? He, like so many others, remained stuck, steadfast, unmoveable…waiting.

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Need a change? What do you do? Getting married, what do you do? When you have an exam, what do you do? When a storm watch is on what do you do? When a mother is expecting, what does she do?

The above are Avid life situations that are common to us. So what do we do when these situations draw near? It’s simple…we prepare, we act. It’s no different when other unfamiliar situations approach.

Steve heard rumors that his company had been sold. 60 percent of the employees would be integrated into the new company. Unfortunately, he was not contacted by the new management so it was highly unlikely that he would go with them.  In that situation what should he do? Wait forever expecting that call? Get sick because of the impending job loss? He, like so many others, remained stuck, steadfast, unmoveable…waiting.

5 Signs of Being Stuck

  1. You remain focused on the past.
  2. Even if you want change, you feel safer doing the same things over and over again.
  3. You avoid talking to people fearing that they will ask you how things are going
  4. You have nothing to look forward to.
  5. What is the point? What am I doing with my life? are questions you often ask yourself.

7 Things To Do When Stuck

  1. Do something! Step out! Complete that application! Try something new!
  2. Plan an escape rather than daydream about different scenarios. Go on a trip to relax and reboot your thoughts.
  3. Switch up your daily activities.
  4. Don’t envy and compare yourself to others.
  5. Do one positive thing for yourself today.
  6. If you want to change your life, Pray. Change your environment.
  7. Find a mentor or coach. Ask for help

Today, Zip it up! Be Brilliant. Just do something. Don’t leave your future in the hands of someone else.  It’s Your life. Make it count.

Cheers!

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3 Directions. Which One Are You?

John Maxwell speaks about the 3 kinds of people when it comes to directions in life. People who Don’t Know…

Melanie is at a crossroads in life. She graduated college, got a job and has been working ‘just because‘.

David has worked as a senior manager for over 10 years but over the past 3 years he has been dreaming of more. His sense of purpose has been lost. He feels he is drifting.

It’s been 4 years since Carol lost her job due to restructuring. Since then she has worked odd jobs, has big dreams but through fear hesitates to take the step to accomplish her goals.

Mark dreamed of his passion. Took the steps to achieve and now enjoys the benefits of his entrepreneurial ventures. Still he seeks more ways to learn, develop his skills, and grow.

We have all been there. Life’s crossroads beckons times of reflection pushing us to search deep within our souls to find out if there’s more to life. We ponder about the next step. Where should we go? What should we do? How should we do it? or should we do it at all. John Maxwell speaks about the 3 kinds of people when it comes to Viable directions in life. These are:

3 Kinds of People in Pursuit of Goals

1.People Who Don’t Know what they would like to do.

These people are confused. They dabble, drift, with no sense of direction. If they grow, it is without focus.

2. People who Know what they would like to do but Don’t do it

These people are frustrated. They worry, they fear. They want to step out but are afraid they won’t be able to take care of their responsibilities. Sometimes they are not willing to pay the price to learn, grow, and move closer to their dream. Sadly, these people also miss out on reaching their potential.

3. People who know what they would like to do and do it.

These people are fulfilled. They possess a strong sense of passion, they achieve their purpose, they grow, they learn, they develop. As they strive for more we Chuckle thinking they are perfect but they know better as they seek continuous development.

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Look back on the list, which type resonates with you? Consider. Reflect. Share. Puzzled and need help? Let’s connect.

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Dreams: Epic Selfie 🤳 

Goals inspire! They ignite our passion to dream, to prepare, to plan while ultimately enjoying the journey. Sure some dreams are safe! Some risky…even explosive!


TIME Magazine shared the story of a young lady who trespassed on a private property to take a selfie on California’s highest bridge. She slipped and fell 60 feet below! Luckily for her, she only suffered several broken bones, an Outlier that in her Tenacious efforts knocked her unconscious but she lived to Heal and tell the tale!

I attended a meeting recently and the dream of one young lady was to visit Arizona to take a selfie 🤳 on a cliff. Love the dream! But…are such dreams worth your life should you slip?

Goals inspire! They ignite our passion to dream, to prepare, to plan while ultimately enjoying the journey. Sure some dreams are safe! Some risky…even explosive! Some make our mouths water! With all that, let’s use wisdom to survive, to thrive to reap the benefits!

Cheers!

What is Your Biggest Fear?

Let’s face it…bad things happen. People disappoint. Businesses fail. But what is worse is if we never try at all.

I love nature and always choose to live near a lake, pond or stream. What comes with that is nature’s creatures like squirrels, ducks, and my worst fear –lizards! My fear of them makes me search to find them before they sneak upon me. My imagination runs wild as I think of their creepy, crawley features that makes me real scared. Mind you, it has not happened but my fear, like Cusps, makes it real to me…yikes!

Aren’t we all afraid of something? We sure are. But what is fear? Why are we afraid?

FEAR is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

What is Your Biggest Fear as an Entrepreneur?

Daymond John asked the question of entrepreneurs “What is your biggest fear?” The answers varied but most common were:

  • Getting taken advantage of by investors
  • Going bankrupt
  • Failing
  • Not getting a second chance
  • Not being able to make ends meet
  • Not making back the money put in
  • Going out of business

Let’s face it…bad things happen. People disappoint. Businesses fail. But what is worse is if we never try at all. Many are the reports of individuals who attained success during the short term (as in technology), or over the long term.

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Whatever you do, take a chance. Go for it! Chase your dreams, goals, and aspirations even when you’re afraid….you never know.

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When Laziness Means Success…

People waste years trying not to waste hours. Admit it…many of us are like that… especially the type A’s.

People waste years trying not to waste hours, says author Michael Lewis.

Is being lazy a good thing? That’s what Michael Lewis said in this INC article why being lazy makes you successful. He postulated that being lazy is the key to Success. But is it for real? Lewis achieved much in life so I’d hardly say he was lazy.

However, what I’d say is that he focused on things that were in fact important, and did not spend time being busy… for busy sake.

Admit it…many of us are like that… especially the type A’s. If ever we find ourselves not doing anything we feel as guilty as ever. I have a colleague who broke her leg during a vcation trip and she found it like hell to be sitting in recovery…not being able to do the things she wanted to do.

So I encourage you the next time you find yourself being busy, it’s Prudent that you look around and ask the question, “is this adding value to my life…to my long term goals and dreams?”

If not, let it go. Refocus.

Cheers!

 

 

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Passport: Your Key To Success…

with success. Life happens. Things change. It happens even while we are en route…in full pursuit

Passport… a thing that ensures admission to or the achievement of something


Years ago when I managed the HR portfolio for a region of a major pharmaceutical international company, we sent managers to different countries worldwide. Once while in mid-air the laws changed in one country while a traveling manager was en route on business. Naturally stressed, the manager was detained by officials until we were able to sort out the ‘new’, yet needed requirements.

So it is with success. Life happens. Things change. It happens even while we are en route…in full pursuit. But I am here to tell you that things will sort themselves out if you keep going. If you never give up in spite of the obstacles that you may encounter while pursuing your dreams, goals, and aspirations.

Today, keep going…don’t stop.

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Conquer The Label…

the good we hold strong to promulgate to take us to even higher heights. For the bad, we need to release. If left to fester

Thoughts and chains are like Labels to be Conquered. Some are good, others bad. For the good we hold strong to promulgate to take us to even higher heights. For the bad, we need to release. For if left to fester, it will drag us into the ground forcing us away from our dreams, goals, and aspirations.

Got friends who are like festering chains? Let go of the relationship and start afresh.

Cheers!

 

 

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Record it…

Living the life you have always dreamed of is not difficult. It happens with planning, effort, and the ability to go on …to never give up even when things go wrong. It happens when you do what you have always wanted to even when you’re afraid. Fear often stops us in our tracks. Fear makes us get stuck… sometimes even for years, and sadly some even pass without getting past what held them back.

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The Domestic Life Stylist shared 25 things to do to live the life of our dreams. Of the 25, my personal favs are:

  • Create a Vision Board
  • Set Goals
  • Develop a plan
  • Keep a support system
  • Ask for divine intervention/pray
  • Believe in yourself
  • Walk in faith
  • Take time to breathe
  • Take risks
  • Just do it

Take a look at the list. What resonates with you? If you have never given it a thought before, do so now and Record it. Test it. You might be surprised at how your dreams, goals, and aspirations unfold.

Cheers!

 

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In the Process It Stings But…

But when it all comes together, it’s sweet like honey and produces something naturally beautiful.

Swarm…in the process it stings. But when it all comes together, it’s sweet like honey and produces something naturally beautiful.

Goals…keep going. Don’t stop.

Cheers!

Of Goals and Desire …

say quietly to yourself…”shut up and jump”…

Desires. Desires. We are often  filled with Desires of dreams, goals, and aspirations to do this or that. To accomplish our best. To become our best. To be successful. But our desires are often hindered by restrictions we place on ourselves–at most by our fears.

Why not take the chance today to step out and do something that you have always wanted to do? Just say quietly to yourself…”shut up and jump“!  You may be surprised at how much you achieve.

Cheers!

Baby Steps To Big Goals…

A group of college students and my Baby daughter sat together moping about the stresses and strains of college life, grades and more. I asked them to share some of the stressors and they spoke about the top 5. From that I prepared a list of what to do when those stressors come. Shared here are succint points for the baby steps to achieve big Goals in college or in life.

Top 5 College Stressors and How to Manage

STRESSORS🙇🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

1.School | Courses
2.Money | Broke Pocket
3.Internship
4.Time Management
5.People
WHAT TO DO 🤷🏽‍♂️
1.Study | Write | Study …it will Stick
2.Parent | Financial Aid | Part-time Job (if time permits)
3.Show up | Learn |Grow
4.Focus | Plan week on Sundays | Check progress at nights or mornings
5.Pray. Be selfish (focus). Work Alone. Enjoy your own company.
Keep 1 or 2 friends with similar Goals
TAKE CARE OF SELF 👀👩🏽‍✈️
Eat Right and on Time | Take vitamins
Exercise (walk, gym)
Be Inspired (movies, music, read)
Breathe

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