The second point I will bring up when it comes to success is
that you cannot give up.You have to keep going and moving for-
ward, no matter what is happening around you or to you. It’s a
form of positive thinking that is very powerful. A word that comes
to mind as a result of this approach is “indomitable.” I overcame
some great setbacks just by being obstinate. I refused to give in or
give up. To me, that’s an integrity of purpose that cannot be de-
feated or interfered with to any significant level. Being steadfast in
your intentions can reap great results.
The other word I like to think of along with indomitable is
“tenacious.” In a way, they are almost interchangeable when it
comes to business. Being tenacious will make you indomitable in
the long run. The old tortoise versus the hare story still prevails.
With today’s globalization, I will emphasize the importance of
paying attention to global events. The United States cannot be iso-
lationist. We may be the super power, but what that really means
is that we have more responsibility. Our position requires us to be
more alert, more careful, and more empathetic than ever. Power is
at its best when it’s used in the most compassionate way possible.
When it comes to business success, it is equally important
to know that success carries the same sort of responsibility. Always
know that you can be topped and that you can be toppled over.
Keeping that in mind will guarantee that you are in your best form
for competition. Even if you are currently the top gun, pretend
that you are the underdog. It will improve your insight as well as
your vision.
Intrinsic value is a value that has been overlooked in today’s
marketplace. Everything has a dollar value, and it becomes very
black and white. That is necessary in business. We live in a tangi-
ble world with tangible needs. But I will say that I often look for
the obscure, the gray area that implies a mystery or a value that is
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