Comments on: Do Success Stories Inspire or Intimidate You?

By: Alexander Fürstenberg

Alexander Fürstenberg — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:47:35 +0000

It seems that, in contrast to what is said in the success literature, not everyone is cut out for the acquisition of objective values. Too big are the differences in IQ, temperament and physiology, so that many of us are sentenced to settle with religion or spirituality, if one doesn’t want to corrupt ones ethics.

By: Link Medley Personal development - Forty Plus Two

Link Medley Personal development - Forty Plus Two — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:48:19 +0000

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By: Hilary

Hilary — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:24:49 +0000

Ummmm . . . inspire me. I know plenty of people who resent someone else’s success as though there is only so much to go around. You make me notice: I don’t think I have ever read a biography. Huh. Might have a look in the library for a pertinent hero tomorrow.

By: Steve Mills

Steve Mills — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:13:03 +0000

Thanks everyone for the great comments. I am glad to hear that there are others out there who realise the importance of walking your own path, and living by your own definition of success. Steve Millss last blog post..Do Success Stories Inspire or Intimidate You?

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:20:48 +0000

When I saw the title of this post I was instantly engaged. Then I read the content and was equally pleased. You raise some great points, Steve! I have a tendency to either feel inspired or be discouraged depending on my level on confidence at the moment. But like you said, we're all at our own 'stages' in life and what's important is the view ahead, not the one to the right or left. Eric Hamms last blog post..Official ‘Sign In’ Post…

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:08:27 +0000

I am inspired by biographies. Of course, the majority of my biographical readings has been been on Napoleon, but still, I do not aspire to become the emperor of France, so no need for intimidation. I like to learn from others and take the best of their success techniques and apply those to my goals where possible. "Don’t get caught in the game of looking for reasons why your life structure is less than ideal and stopping you reaching your goals. Look to see the advantages and benefits that are unique to you and give you an advantage. Always look to make small gains every day, and utilise the resources at hand as fully as possible." You said it. I think Nike's marketing department summed this paragraph up as "Just Do It!" So true. Ians last blog post..I Want To Do It With You

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:23:42 +0000

I’m with you. Biographies are some of my most inspired material. So much life packed into the pages. I’m never intimidated though. Successes may seem like eruptions, but that is because we often cannot see the bubbling magma beneath. When I read something about another’s success, it makes me want to work harder.

By: Bengt

Bengt — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:11:57 +0000

Great post!
We do have to act based on our own advantages and benefits and we need to act to get the results we want.

I often end up taking a different path:
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I–
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference”

The quote is from The Road less traveled by Robert Frost
http://www.amandashome.com/road.html

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:54:18 +0000

Hi there - as someone who has "walked a different path", I can relate to what you are saying. Thanks! Robins last blog post..How To Find Happiness

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:46:09 +0000

Not only must we walk our own paths toward our own truth, we also MUST do this without looking over at Bob and watching him walk down his path. Keeping up with the Jones' is for the birds. I no longer measure success on my "things" compared to your things, but how I feel, right now, at this point in my life (which I think is what you are pretty much hitting on here). You know, most of the time I feel MORE successful than "Bob" or "Mr. Jones" appear to be. Scotts last blog post..What’s Your Judas