THE SECRETS OF THEIR SUCCESS

  It seems to me that, having spent some time visiting issues such as dealing with setbacks, facing the lonely road, and just plain hard work, we ought to investigate one of the most intrinsic elements of success: how to get the ball rolling. To that end I’m thankful to internationally acclaimed author R.J. Ellory for putting me in mind of Goethe’s words: “The moment one definitely commits oneself, then… Continue Reading Part 5. Getting Started

  We’ve talked about perseverance and without doubt it remains one of the key drivers behind achieving success. Author John Conolly says: “I’ve wanted to abandon every novel that I’ve written somewhere between 20,000 and 40,000 words, and start something else instead. But you learn to ignore the siren call of the new idea, and persevere with what you’re doing.” But the ability to remain focused and plough on is one… Continue Reading Part 4. Overcoming Setbacks

“Don’t just work hard – work harder. Constantly raise the bar on yourself.” Sage advice from nationally syndicated talk show host and Fox News contributor Leslie Marshall. If there’s one thing I’m learning as I talk to my guests, it’s this: successful people are almost never satisfied. They’re always aiming for the next thing, existing in a constant state of near-achievement. Just one more inch, just a few more seconds,… Continue Reading Part 3. Raising the Bar: Why it’s important to keep setting new goals

  I’ve got good news and bad news for all you success-hounds out there. Of my principal observations, one of the most prevalent is that if you’re going to make something of yourself in this life you’d better be prepared to work hard at it. Really hard. As a case in point, allow me to direct you towards award winning producer, writer and actor Mary Alexandra Stiefvater. I asked her… Continue Reading Part 2. Work hard play hard: or is it all the same thing?

  I’ve a feeling that, as I talk to more people who have achieved success in one form or another, we’ll happen upon some interesting revelations. Maybe we’ll learn a thing or two and, so much the better, spark the odd discussion. Before I go on though, let me state for the record: I don’t claim to be an expert. And I most certainly do not have all the answers.… Continue Reading Part 1. Going it alone