Posted by Ken Longbridge | Posted in Famous Entrepreneurs | Posted on 17-12-2009
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Wondered what famous entrepreneurs Warren Buffett, George Lucas, Donald Trump, and others have to say about college?
Famous entrepreneurs are usual people who have been successful, the obvious, yet they are asked about how they have been in school, college and university. The answer is used to justify one or the opposite view. It usually goes both ways.
The interesting part, most of the famous entrepreneurs are usual not good performer in the educational system or do not take it all that serious. Still they do very often outstanding things in business.
A post on youngentrepreneur, called “What Do Famous Entrepreneurs Think Of College?” inspired this post and here are two quotes from the post:
“We go to school to learn to work hard for money. I write books and create products that teach people how to have money work hard for them.” – Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad)
“I learned a lot about discipline and about channeling my aggression into achievement. I decided that as long as I had to be in college, I might as well test myself against the best. Always look out for yourself.” – Donald Trump Read Full Story...
Posted by Ken Longbridge | Posted in Famous Entrepreneurs | Posted on 06-11-2009
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I find it very inspirational to learn from famous women entrepreneurs who had an idea and made it happen. What’s interesting about some of these women is that they didn’t necessarily have the ideal background or circumstances for success but that didn’t hold them back. They overcame their obstacles and became successful in a business world dominated by men.
There is a pattern that emerges when you take a look at what these diverse women entrepreneurs have in common women like Mary Kay Ash, Anita Roddick and Debbi Fields. I found three things these famous women entrepreneurs knew and demonstrated about success that I’ve found critical in my life as an entrepreneur.
Three Things Famous Women Entrepreneurs Know
1. Believe in Yourself
Mary Kay Ash quote: “Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember you can achieve.”
I love this quote because the right mindset is the number one determining factor of success in business and in life. I frequently speak about the importance of having a healthy mindset. In fact, I’ve dedicated the entire first section in my Direct Sales Success System to mindset because it’s really the foundation of success. Read Full Story...
Entrepreneurs – The Best Ten Most Flourishing Entrepreneurs in the 20th Century That We Should Research and Why
Selecting the top ten most successful entrepreneurs in the last century is very subjective. Some persons measure importance on net worth alone while others measure how meaningful the entrepreneur’s efforts have grown to be. The finest way to actually select the best group is to mix the two.
Following is a list of ten crazily successful entrepreneurs who are acknowledged as icons all over the world. Their lucrative accounts are nothing short of astonishing and are the material dreams are made of.
Reaching for the Stars
Why are these persons so successful? Why are they unique? What makes them shine?
Whilst the products they present, their private lives, their upbringing and even their business approaches contrast greatly, all of these persons have established empires that will exist for a very long time.
They are all self-developed persons that did not use a family name or exclusive favors to find success. They all possess a relentless drive to be successful. Read Full Story...
