Secrets to Success #3 – Never Give Up

8 May, 2008, 8:00 pm

churchill2.jpgYou know who that is in the picture? That is Winston Churchill. I know a few people who border on Churchill Worship. He was a great man who was in fact the perfect leader at a point in history that needed him most.

But that’s not really what I want to talk about today.

The reason I mentioned him is an anecdote I heard several years ago. I am not sure if it’s true or not, in fact I don’t need to know.

True or false, this story demonstrates an important truth that is significant for every person who hopes to be successful in life.

According to legend, Churchill was invited to address a graduating class one year. He stood at the podium for nearly fifteen minutes in silence looking at them. Making eye contact with each one of them in total silence, while the crowd waited to hear what this esteemed guest would say.

After a long and certainly uncomfortable silence, Churchill opened his mouth to speak.

He said the following.

“Never. Never. Never, ever GIVE UP.” With that he returned to his seat.

This man had led the world in an effort to erase the brutal military force of Nazi Germany. At the end of the day he believed this was the most important thing he could tell these young graduates preparing to embark on their careers.

I will say the same to you.

I have seen numerous people throw in the towel on the verge of success. You cannot. You must not ever do that. My mom used to tell me that quitters never win, and that is one of the deepest truths you will find in life.

When it isn’t easy, when life seems to press in upon you, when you are under so much stress you think you will die, NEVER GIVE UP.

If you can follow this you certainly be successful in your business!

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