Hard Work, Determination And A Bit Of Luck Sounds like the perfect combination. Hard Work, Determination and a Bit Of Luck! In truth it’s the cornerstone of every successful entrepreneur. Throughout history the great entrepreneurs have all demonstrated that with a combination of hard work, determination and a little bit of luck, great success is attainable. But in truth the really great leaders have always had the ability to also get the best out of others. Let’s take a look at three of the all-time great entrepreneurs that through hard work, determination and a bit of luck have all become extremely successful …
Bill Gates – Hard Work, Determination And A Bit Of Luck Bill Gates discovered his interest in software and began programming computers at age 13. While a student at Harvard University, he developed a version of the programming language BASIC for the first microcomputer. The Seattle native dropped out of college in 1975 to devote his full attention to his new software development company, Microsoft. Under Gates’ leadership, Microsoft has grown to employ nearly 100,000 employees and earn more than $60 billion annually. In 2008, Gates transitioned out of his day-to-day role in the company to spend more time on his global health and education work. He continues to serve as Microsoft’s chairman and as an advisor on key development projects.
Steve Jobs – Hard Work, Determination And A Bit Of Luck Born in 1955, Steve Jobs took an interest in electronics at an early age. After dropping out of college after two years in 1974, Jobs joined a group known as the Homebrew Computer Club. It was there where he met Steve Wozniak, who was trying to build a small computer. In 1976, the two launched their own business called the Apple Computer Company. They sold their first personal computer, the Apple IIe, in 1977, and by 1980 the personal computer era was well underway. Jobs left Apple in 1985, and eventually purchased the computer animation company Pixar. Under his direction, Pixar produced a number of blockbusters, including Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Monsters Inc.,
Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Wall-E. In 2006 Jobs sold Pixar to Disney, which set up his eventual return to Apple. During his second tenure with the computer company, Jobs is credited with creating a number of new products including the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad. After a string of health-related issues, Job resigned from Apple for good in 2011. He died six weeks later.
Ray Kroc – Hard Work, Determination And A Bit Of Luck Born in suburban Chicago in 1902, Ray Kroc had a number of jobs before becoming a fast food giant. Kroc worked as a piano player, a paper cup salesman and a multi-mixer salesman, but it wasn’t until he came across a California restaurant that specialized in hamburgers and French fries that his career really took off. In 1955, he founded the McDonald’s Corporation, and within three years the restaurant chain had sold more than 100 million hamburgers. Kroc expanded the chain rapidly, instilling a streamlined approach to operation that was used in each of his restaurants. By 1963, McDonald’s had sold three billion burgers and opened its 500th store. Five years later, the chain went international. Over his nearly three decades with McDonald’s, Kroc amassed a reported $500 million. He continued working at McDonald’s until he died in 1984.
Hard Work, Determination And A Bit Of Luck Great leaders often follow different paths, which mean it can be difficult to pinpoint the common traits that make them so effective. For me, it’s seems that most great leaders all have a combination of Hard Work, Determination And A Bit Of Luck, but they also tend to have at least one extra thing in common: the knack for getting the best out of others. Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton said leaders have the ability to boost self-confidence in those around them.” Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel,” Walton said. “If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.” Hard Work, Determination and a Bit of Luck … I can do that! However what does it take to be a leader? Steve Jobs said: “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” Good leaders are empathetic, consistent, honest and good communicators. Leaders who communicate effectively about expectations, issues and advice will have followers that are more likely to react and meet goals- and in a sales environment buy and use their products. Other traits considered important in being a successful leader are accountability, humility, imagination, passion and confidence.
To me the greatest single aspect of being a great leader is to develop trust with your followers. It goes without saying that you should never buy anything or follow a person’s advice if you do not trust them. If I am to become a great leader and have a following of people who listen to my advice, buy my products and are happy for me to be a part of their lives, then I need to build a strong relationship with them that is based on trust. Yes, I believe that Hard Work, Determination and Luck all have their part to play but people need to trust me!
Hard Work, Determination And A Bit Of Luck My journey is still a relatively young one. That does not mean I am not an open book and I can honestly say that I will never promote a product or give advice unless it is in the best interest of the person receiving it. I will go further and say that I will endeavour to only promote products that I have used and tested or advice on strategies and services that I believe to be of excellent value. Hard Work, Determination and Luck … Yes! But let’s not forget about TRUST! Together we can achieve more,
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