Sunday, January 7, 2007

On Your Own

On Your Own

 

Most millionaires are non-conformists. So are the most famous actors and actresses; and the most prominent a rtists. Writers are known for their individual traits and eccentricities.

 

Your convictions and goals are your own business, even when you find help along the path. Mentors often take people under their wings to nourish and teach. Or spiritual guides will show you the path to attainment. But you're on your own to achieve.

 

Cultivate a sense of justice and an ability to make decisions. Cooperate with everybody and develop your own selfrespect.

 

And follow good criticism and advice after you've judged carefully. J. Paul Getty said, "I advise young millionaires to be skeptical of advice. They should advise themselves; they should form their own opinions." Put on blinders to negative comments and criticism meant to hurt you. About the people who criticize, Voltaire wrote, "ne ver having been able to succeed in the world, they took revenge by speaking ill of it."


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