TEN SAYINGS

I came across a book published in America, written by a successful American businessman. He based this book on his 20 years of business experience. The book highlights two business principles in bold on each page. The author states that top performers have always advanced through positive habits.

The Book of Excellence: 236 Habits of Effective Salespeople by Byrd Baggett (First published January 1, 1993)

The author compiled these positive habits into 236 short sentences. After reading the book, I chose ten sentences, which are as follows:

1.       A bad attitude cancels all other positive skills.

2.       Be as critical of yourself as you are of others.

3.       You are not learning anything when you are talking.

4.       Excellence is not optional.

5.       Take an active, not passive, role in helping your community.

6.       Customers love humility.

7.       Patience is a virtue. Don’t give up.

8.       There is no replacement for effort.

9.       Success does not come easily. Are you willing to pay the price?

10.     Stop, listen, and think before you respond.

These sayings express the natural wisdom that, when embraced, can guarantee a person’s success in life. They are the key to achieving success.