Tag: success
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Back when the telegraph was the was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, including…
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Bad things can bring good results
A man was out on the ocean on his boat when a storm came up and his boat capsized. He was able to make it to a small deserted island. He was able to find a few things to eat and some fresh water. Week after week went by. He prayed for help. As time…
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Do twice as much work in the same time
This is a great idea for career success, and for getting anything done in less time, whether it is housework, yard work, manual labor or office work. The key is to have a good attitude about the work and get excited about it—to enjoy it, and you will find you work much faster. Not only…
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Abe Lincoln failed many times but…
Abraham Lincoln failed many times, but many consider him the best US president that ever lived. He was president during the time of the Civil War, when many believed that the US would split apart and fall apart. Abe held the nation together. People who have lived through difficulties seem to be more able to…
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Get the power…
Everyone who has learned the power of confidence will tell you that if you really change the way you think and obtain a completely optimistic outlook, it will give you power you never knew was possible. Does that seem hard to believe? Read about people who accomplished great things like Henry Ford, Albert Einstein, Thomas…