Last Lecture

One of the most important points I would share is to be patient on your journey. Their will be ups and downs in challenges of business. When things are not looking their best, have patience that a positive result will happen in the end. Take your chances and seize opportunities when they present themselves, and have belief in yourself that you can achieve what you have set out to do. By taking chances we can improve ourselves and reach new peaks we didn't think were possible.

Be a finisher. Don't let yourself be sidetracked by the unimportant things. Don't be discouraged by others difficulties, but keep your eye on the final goal. By having your final goal in mind, you will have the perspective that will help you make the best choices to reach your ultimate prize without a doubt. Find a direction and don't let yourself lose your way.

Look to others with experience for direction when you don't know the way to go or what choice to make. Others want to be of help and guide you on your journey. Allow others to give advice. Find someone who is successful and learn from their actions and choices. By being humble and learning from others you will gain more knowledge than you would on your own.

Seek a balance in your life as much as feasible. No business success can replace the memories and times that you spend with your family. Family is why we do business and so do not let business take more time than it is necessary. Sometimes you may need to be creative in spending time with family in order to meet all of your commitments. The Lord will bless those who put trust in Him and seek help to meet challenges we face. The greatest joys in life are not experienced in the work place, but in the family life.

Remember the end goal when you are having success and remember where that success has been provided. The real reward in life is to bless the lives of those around you from your success. Share the blessings of your success with those around you that you have the ability to and pass on your knowledge to those after you to allow them to experience a similar success.