The secret to achieve greatness

Remember, anyone can do anything!

People are not born great.

Warren Buffet did not come out of the womb born a seasoned investor. Steve Jobs did not take his first breath and create a globally prominent technology company. Roger Federer was not born with quick feet, nimble joints and fast reflexes.

They worked for it. And they worked hard.

Want to become the next Warren Buffet or future Steve Jobs? You can, and here’s how…

The Story to Success.

This inspirational book by Gladwell destroys the myth that we are born with certain skills, natural intelligence, high IQ, etc.

He disagrees with the idea that successful people are born special, that they were destined for greatness.

Although this theory has been questioned, criticised and discussed, I’m a believer.

His theory is that in 10 000 hours we can all achieve mastery in any field. A perfect example of how practise makes perfect.

So is it possible?

With the right mentality, anything is possible. We are built to succeed. If you want to do something and you are determined enough, then you will do it.

We are never too old, too tired or too busy.

The secret to becoming the best is a mixture of desire, passion, courage, dedication in your learning and the willingness to practise what you have learnt.

Anyone can do anything if they put their mind to it.

Believe that you can be and do anything. If you want to be the best, then there is no better time to start than right now.

What are the future great achievers of our time doing right this second?

They are reading, learning, creating, making mistakes, improving and developing.

Maybe I’m naive but I’d prefer to believe that the ‘impossible’ is possible.

In my eyes this theory is more than worth a try, nothing to lose, but everything to gain.