This formula for success was given by a professor at BYU Hawaii...I found it very interesting and have thought a lot about it...
From J. Paul Getty
1.) Get up early--No later than 6:30 am. Why? This is a habit of excellence.
2.) Work Hard--Why? This is a prerequisite for success.
3.) Find your oil--find your talent/skill, something you are good at.
From David B Haight
4.) Get an education--get all the training you can get.
5.) Make your mark in life--make a difference in the world.
6.) Get prepared to serve
The real magic in this formula is what you are doing it for...you are doing it to serve our brothers and sisters--all the people around us. Instead of focusing on the success that might be coming our way we focus on the needs of others and work hard at making a difference in the world.
Friday, January 9, 2009
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I'm so glad you added these notes to your site. It gives one reason to hope thats for sure. I think it's great that this new class fits you so well.
I too was completely inspired after that first class. I have gone over my notes of this formula many times. This year I am working on #1. :) Getting up early...
I'm glad I found your blog! See ya
As I look back over the formula I become more and more convinced that the true power--the true magic comes from it's purpose. We aren't going out into the world gaining these skills for ourselves--though they do help us grow and become a better person--but really were are learning so we can serve our brothers and sisters. Magic does exist in the world.
Adding to the comment above...
The magic of having a purpose to service our brothers and sisters gives us the motivation--the little extra push I need to get up early and work hard. To go to school learning everything that I can, because I know that someday--even right now--I will have a chance to serve and perhaps make a difference in the world.
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