Mastering the Art of Success
I remember reading the history of Alexander the Great. He went out
with his armies to conquer the nations of the world. Records say that
after the last conquest had ended, Alexa nder wept because there were
no more worlds left to conquer. He had achieved all of his goals, but did
not find abiding satisfaction and happiness.
The simplest definition of success to me is fulfilling and attaining
God’s goals for your life. A successful life is one that is happy—
becoming what God wants you to become, doing what God wants you
to do, and possessing what God wants you to own. As y ou achieve the
goals that God has set f or your life, then you become successful. Real
success is not a destinati on, it is a journey. It is a movement. It is joy
created by progress. It is the enjoyment of today—the now. Real
success is keeping the schedule God has for you and His assignment for
your life.
WRIGHT
What is your strategy for success?
ALI
We live in a microwave generation. Everyone wants things to
ha ppen fast—in an instant. My strategy for success is doing what God
wants me to do and on His timetable. We want immediate financial
succes s, but the price you have to pay for success is dedication, hard
work, and a passion for the things you want to see happen. I don’t get
in a hurry to give my customers good service. I never settle f or just
“good.” Good is never enough. You must s trive to be excellent in your
skills or business.
Don’t just make a customer. Learn the customer, know what your
customers like and dislike. Listen to what they have to say. Don’t just
strive for a single sale, make relationships. Just like a close friend, your
relationships with your customers must be nurtured. Don’t be afraid to
fail.
I didn’t have the industry experience, financ ial resources, or
educational background to start my own staffing agency. I had a
passion to learn the industry. I had passion for what I was doing. If you