Successful People

I have been studying a group of successful people for the past decade. These are not what you might be thinking world successful people but some of the successful people of East Africa. These people are of third world countries, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Surprisingly they do not appear anywhere in the Forbes List of the world richest people, and yet they are Successful. Their sales were close to 250 million - that's right, a quarter of a billion - dollars! Needless to say, it has been an excellent and fascinating study. I decided to learn a little bit myself, so I watched them closely to see what kind of people they were and to see what common denominators they shared. Below is what I found. I think you will find the elements applicable to your own life.

The first thing I noticed about this group was that they had a sense of humor! They simply weren't a terribly serious bunch of people. Instead, they saw that life was to be enjoyed and that means they were able to laugh a little bit. Sure, there were varying levels in this but they all had a sense of humor. They were able to laugh at circumstances, and they were able to laugh at themselves. It was quite refreshing and a core element of their success, I'm sure.

The second thing I found out about this group was that they did not achieve their success through pedigree, but through hard work. They didn't come from families that gave them a free pass into the upper echelon of the corporate world and they didn't get a head start from upper crust universities. What got them to where they are now? Hard work! That's right, another example that if you put your mind to it, work hard and get in the right situation, you can achieve great things! These folks work long hours and are disciplined in the work they do. And it is paying off.

The third thing I noticed about this group is that they are learners. They were always engaged in the learning process. They have been good listeners. Their minds were continuously processing the information of what they had seen and observed. They have always asked questions and have applied the information to their work and their lives. They have always paved way to improvements in any way that they could. The interesting part in the path of their progress was that they were very interactive and were learning from growing world.

The fourth thing I noticed about this group is that they are discipline and dedicated towards their growth. Looking at their family background, they have a very strong essence of discipline and are committed with dedication to all walks of life. They have always wanted to do something about their coming future which they have always loved and appreciated. They have never felt powerless, pessimistic or anxious about what lies ahead. They have always believed that they could partner with ALLAH to live the best lives He has called us to. They have always taken ownership of the choices they have made in their life.

What did I see in these successful people? The same things that can make you a success as you apply the principles to your own life: A sense of humor, hard work, and a desire to learn at every turn, discipline and dedication.

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