5 lessons on success in the making

by Randy Tudy

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"I am going to deliver a speech today but this is not a copied speech.  This is original and I made  it myself."  This was the introduction of one contestant in a speech contest.

The moment she started speaking I could not but be awed by the content of her speech.  Although she did not get the first prize she delivered a very powerful speech.

She narrated her story of how she managed the ordeals of her life in poverty.  She worked as a domestic helper but her boss noticed her potentials.  To make the long story short, she was sent to school.  Now she is in second year college.

While listening to her, I said to myself this girl is success in the making.  She is so determined to succeed in life.  She mentioned Steve Jobs several times and she appreciated this man.  She is her inspiration.

Indeed, I could find in her success in the making.  On what grounds?

1. Inspiration of the Past.  She used her past to inspire herself to succeed.  She did not want to go back to her poor situation.   Instead, make it as a mirror and a force to maker her go forward.

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 2. Gratefulness.  She was so grateful for her boss for giving her the opportunity to study.  This is another ingredient of inspiration in her life.

3. Education. First, she believed her schooling will lead her to achieve her  dream.  However, she studied more.  She studied the lives of successful people.  She made them her inspiration.  In other words, she also educate herself.

4. Determination.  She is so determine to succeed.  I could see it in her eyes and hear it in the tone of her voice while delivering the speech.

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 5. Faith.  She also recognized that she cannot succeed without the help from God.

These lessons are worth reflecting.  Many of us have in one way or another went through a similar situation.  How to succeed depends on our mindset and actions. By learning from these lessons, we can also say that success is in the making.