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May 15th 2008

The Power to Endure part 2

Life is a numbers game

The more times you step up to bat, the more times you will hit the ball for a six. But you have to be prepared to lose a couple of wickets along the way. In fact, in the game of life, it doesn’t matter how many wickets you lose. What matters is how many times you get back ontothe pitch to face another ball.

Let us ask you this question: How many people do you know whohave the quality of true persistence? Think about those people who endure against all odds, who roll with the punches and come back stronger than ever, who sustain their spirit in the face of defeat and disappointment. Can you think of any? We guarantee you that these special human beings are the people who make all progress happen. They understand that success is a life game with no time outs. They know that true achievement is the result of thousands of everyday efforts that culminate in victory, glory, wealth, contribution and happiness. Continue Reading »

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May 15th 2008

The Power to Endure part 1

How to develop the persistence of the Cheetah:

Learn to love those setbacks; Stay focusedwhen you’re tired; Keep foraging for thebusiness

A cheetah never feels “rejected” because it misses its prey

We have chosen the Cheetah as our role model for entrepreneurs. Do you know why? Because despite its hunting prowess, speed and predatory gifts, the cheetah misses its prey nine out of ten times. Nine out of ten times!! Can you imagine what would happen to the cheetah if on the ninth time it sat under a tree and exclaimed, “Bugger this,I think I’ll become a vegetarian!” Continue Reading »

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