I find that when I read the sports section in the daily newspaper there are times when I find a comment by a coach or player that talks about getting better and doing what it takes to succeed. We all know there aren't any secrets. But there are reasons why some seem to have more success than others. The following quote is from Byron Buxton, a baseball player for the Minnesota Twins, and you might want to keep this in your file for future reference in case you want to send it to someone in your organization who is wondering what it takes to succeed in this business.
"It's going to take a little adjustment but you have to make adjustments to improve yourself, and you have to fail to succeed. I'm just working day to day and trying to get myself better and prepare myself to be able to go out there and do good things."
Do you want to improve yourself? In what areas? What might you have to adjust in order to improve? The above quote was made because he is being promoted as a future star in the game and he knows what it's going to take to improve. I'm impressed with the words, "you have to fail to succeed." Bullseye! Correct! A fact! At times I wonder why more people don't accept the idea that failure, or learning lessons, is very simply just a part of the process for growth.
It's April and I have a suggestion. If you want to make this a special month for you and your business, get out there and set a record for most failures in a month. Why not? You'll grow. Your business will grow. Most of all you'll be an incredible example for many people.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
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