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Success Can Take You to a Fork In the Road

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Success Can Take You to a Fork In the Road

“Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make

you a prima donna or it can smooth the edges,

take away the insecurities and let the

nice things come out.”

Barbara Walters, Author, Journalist, Television Personality      

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

Success can take you to a fork in the road

 

And the path you choose to follow . . . . will have a major impact on your future and your future success.

 

Success is not a single event . . . . It’s the result of consistent effort over time to achieve your goals.

 

As you climb the mountain of success you will reach a plateau where you can rest . . . . and regroup before you resume your journey. The plateau can become a comfort zone . . . . and you can decide that the comfort zone is safer then getting back on the mountain . . . . to continuing your journey.

 

As you resume your climb up the mountain . . . . there may be more than one path to the top. One that you will leave your footprints on . . . . that those who follow you would want to follow in. On the other path it appears that with a few short cuts you could appear to get to the top a little quicker.  

 

Success can take you to a fork in the road. It’s not the fastest route to the top . . . . that’s as important as who you are when you reach the top . . . . and in how you have treated people on your climb to the top.  

 

 

©2015 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Lou Ludwig I can not get past the "Yogi-ism" of "When you come to a fork in the road... take it.

Jul 28, 2015 01:29 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have a seen a lot of people that choose the wrong route after they have acheived success and they don't seem as happy as one would think they should be.

Jul 28, 2015 04:08 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Lou, It is so important to treat folks the way you want to be treated on the way up and on the way down. I do like the Barbara Walters quote and she makes an excellent point. 

Jul 28, 2015 04:44 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I have found that success for me has provided peace of mind!  I also agree with Robert Gilbert's #3 comment.

Jul 28, 2015 01:43 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I take it from the point that point we have the choice to make in this life to do with a life what will make it the best it can be.

Jul 28, 2015 02:13 PM
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

I think that is why it is so important to think both now, but also long term. Make all decisions based on how it will look on you years from now and weeks from now.

Jul 29, 2015 04:18 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Lou Ludwig people believe that Success is destination - and forget that it's a journey....one step at a time...

Jul 30, 2015 03:38 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Sep 30, 2015 04:28 PM
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