Успех и личная эффективность

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1. What is Success?

Success is different things to different people. Here's one definition:

DISCUSSION

What do you understand by success and a successful person?

Please share your ideas in the comments box at the bottom of the page.

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2. Richard St. John: Success is a Continuous Journey

Bluntly and straightforwardly the speaker reminds us that success is not a one-way street - it is rather a constant journey. He tells the story of his business' rise and fall to illustrate the key idea — when we stop trying, we fail.

Here are the key phases of the success circle, according to Richard St. John:

DISCUSSION

1/ What part of his talk do you like best? Why?

2/ How far do you agree with the speaker? Do his ideas make sense to you?

Please leave your answers in the comments box at the bottom of the page.

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3. Success vs. Failure

Do you forgive others or hold a grudge against them?

Do you keep to-do and to-be lists or never set goals?

Do you continuously learn or fly by the seat of your pants (действуете методом научного тыка в надежде на авось)?

Do you compliment or critisize?

Do you accept responsibility or blame others for your failures?

DISCUSSION

1/ What do you believe to be the essential differences between a successful person and a failure? You can use the ideas in the infographics above.

2/ What are the key habits and qualities that lead people to success?

You are welcome to leave your answers in the comments box at the bottom of the page.

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4. Richard Branson's top 10 tips for success

Sir Richard Branson is an English business magnate, investor, serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 companies. He says that one of the most rewarding parts of success for him is being able to share what he has learned to try to help others.

Here are his 10 tips for success:

1. Follow your dreams and just do it

You will live a much better life if you just do it and pursue your passions. Those people who spend their time working on things they love are usually the ones enjoying life the most. They are also the ones who dared to take a risk and chase their dreams.

2. Make a positive difference and do some good

If you aren't making a positive difference to other people's lives, then you shouldn't be in business. Companies have a responsibility to make a difference in the world, for their staff, their customers - everyone.

3. Believe in your ideas and be the best

Belief in yourself and belief in your business ideas can make all the difference between success and failure. If you aren't proud of your idea and believe in your plans, why should anybody else?

4. Have fun and look after your team

If your staff are having fun and genuinely care about other people, they will enjoy their work more and do a better job. Find people who look for the best in others, praise rather than criticise, and love what they do. Fun is one of the most important - and underrated - ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to call it quits and try something else.

5. Don’t give up

On every adventure I have been on - whether setting up a business, flying around the world in a balloon or racing across oceans in a boat - there have been moments when the easy thing to do would be to give up.

By simply not giving up, brushing yourself down and trying again, you'll be amazed what you can achieve.

6. Make lots of lists and keep setting yourself new challenges

If you don't write down your ideas, they could be gone by the morning. Write down lists to keep track of your goals, and you'll be amazed what challenges you overcome.

7. Spend time with your family and learn to delegate

The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur can master. If you find people who can take on tasks you aren't good at, it frees you up to plan for the future.

It also gives you time to spend with your family, which is the most important thing of all.

8. Try turning off the TV and get out there and do things

Rather than sitting in front of a screen all your life, switch off the TV or the computer and go out into the world. There's so many fascinating people to meet, exciting adventures to embark upon and rewarding challenges to take on that there's no time to lose.

9. When people say bad things about you, just prove them wrong

Some people will react to success by trying to hang onto your coat tails. The best thing you can do is to not only ignore them, but to prove them wrong in every single way. We've had a particular writer claiming Virgin Galactic is a white elephant - we'll prove them wrong when we go to space later this year.

10. Do what you love and have a sofa in the kitchen

As long as you are surrounded by the people you love, doing what you love, it really doesn't matter where you are. When we are on Necker we tend to spend most of our time in the kitchen. If you've got a bedroom too, and a partner that you love, you really don't need much else.

(the full version is available at https://www.virgin.com)

DISCUSSION

1/ Do you stick to any of these rules in your life?

2/ What are your own tips for success?

Use the comments box at the bottom of the page to share your ideas.

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