Here’s a guy, currently ranked two and a half times better than #2. (Phil Mickelson).

Why?

Sure, tremendous natural talent… but look at Tiger’s self-discipline and tremendous mental toughness.

Even if you hate golf, take a look at what this guy is doing… and analyze how he does it.

There’s probably no better current, high-profile example of success on display for us to study.

Yeah, when you’re Number 1, there’s no way to go but down…

Unless, you know you’re the best, but never rest on your accomplishments.

Most of us can’t deal with the paradox of confidence… the high of winning… vs. humility… putting in the work and effort to get better.

“Glory days well they’ll pass you by” Bruce Springsteen

Here’s a guy, currently ranked two and a half times better than #2. (Phil Mickelson).

Why?

Sure, tremendous natural talent… but look at Tiger’s self-discipline and tremendous mental toughness.

Even if you hate golf, take a look at what this guy is doing… and analyze how he does it.

There’s probably no better current, high-profile example of success on display for us to study.

Yeah, when you’re Number 1, there’s no way to go but down…

Unless, you know you’re the best, but never rest on your accomplishments.

Most of us can’t deal with the paradox of confidence… the high of winning… vs. humility… putting in the work and effort to get better.

“Glory days well they’ll pass you by” Bruce Springsteen

I just quoted that verse in Proverbs a few days ago in my post about The Heart of a Servant. I suppose this post is, in some ways, an extension of it.

You said: “I think a lot of people have a hard time admitting that part of their success is being in the right place at the right time.”

I totally agree.

I just quoted that verse in Proverbs a few days ago in my post about The Heart of a Servant. I suppose this post is, in some ways, an extension of it.

You said: “I think a lot of people have a hard time admitting that part of their success is being in the right place at the right time.”

I totally agree.

This reminds me of the 18th law from the book “The 22 Immutable Law of Marketing” by Al Riles & Jack Trout. The law is called The Law of Success. Success often leads to arrogance and arrogance to failure.

They state that when people become successful they lose their perspective. People start to believe their own press releases, and their ego gets out of control. Decisions are made based on their opinions ignoring what the customer wants.

Jack & Al actually quote Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” I was surprised to see scripture quoted in a mainstream business book, but it describes it perfectly.

The ego tends to believe that success is because of the individual, or the brand. You start to get over confident, and believe you can do anything. What happens as a result is you start to lose focus. You spread yourself to thin, and weaken your effectiveness.

When in reality any success is based on the actions taken, and a combination of outside forces you cannot control. I like to repeat a quote an ex-boss of my wife use to say all the time: “I’d rather be lucky than good any day of the week.”

I think a lot of people have a hard time admitting that part of their success is being in the right place at the right time.

Keith

This reminds me of the 18th law from the book “The 22 Immutable Law of Marketing” by Al Riles & Jack Trout. The law is called The Law of Success. Success often leads to arrogance and arrogance to failure.

They state that when people become successful they lose their perspective. People start to believe their own press releases, and their ego gets out of control. Decisions are made based on their opinions ignoring what the customer wants.

Jack & Al actually quote Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” I was surprised to see scripture quoted in a mainstream business book, but it describes it perfectly.

The ego tends to believe that success is because of the individual, or the brand. You start to get over confident, and believe you can do anything. What happens as a result is you start to lose focus. You spread yourself to thin, and weaken your effectiveness.

When in reality any success is based on the actions taken, and a combination of outside forces you cannot control. I like to repeat a quote an ex-boss of my wife use to say all the time: “I’d rather be lucky than good any day of the week.”

I think a lot of people have a hard time admitting that part of their success is being in the right place at the right time.

Keith

Joseph – Yep. We are the result of every decision we’ve made since we were born. Crazy, huh?

Joseph – Yep. We are the result of every decision we’ve made since we were born. Crazy, huh?