10 Success Lessons From Chris Gardner
- Assess yourself. We all have unique abilities and talents and however small we can do great things with them.
- Look to someone you admire.
- Believe in yourself and keep in mind the things that allowed you to attain earlier goals.
- Be passionate about what you do. Be willing to constantly learn and adapt.
- Love what you do. Money is often not enough motivation.
- Be the best you can be.
- Remember your roots. After becoming rich Gardner still contributes to his communities and likes to remember where he came from.
- Protect your dream. If you want something, do what it takes to get it.
- Be agile so you can tackle more challenges in a shorter time and open up new opportunities.
- Have a plan that’s clear, concise, compelling and consistent and commit to that.
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