If you’ve been in business for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve seen your share of advice on how to have success in Network Marketing or with any other type of business.  Some of this advice is good, some not so good and some Notable – advice that stirs something inside, resonating in such a way that sets in motion that spark that lights a fire in us. 

I came across an article on forbes.com that falls under the “Notable” category that I want to share with you.  It’s The Top 10 Lessons Steve Jobs Taught Us.  None of the lessons are really anything new or surpising but, nevertheless, are insightful and very powerful if we put them into action.  Lessons like “You can’t connect the dots forward – only backward”; “Listen to that voice in the back of your head that tells you if you’re on the right track or not”; “Expect a lot from yourself and others”; “Find the most talented people to surround yourself with”; “Stay hungry, stay foolish”; “Anything is possible through hard work, determination, and a sense of vision”.

The lesson that really hit home for me is “Never fear failure” and the quote that followed.  The quote is from Steve Job’s 2005 Stanford commencement speech…

“No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.  Everything else is secondary.”

Wow!  Is that a Powerful Lesson or what???!!!   Below is the link to the Article.  When you’re done reading it, I would love it if you would take a few minutes to leave a comment below to let me know what you thought and which Lesson(s) resonate with you the most. 

Then take action with these Powerful Lessons for Success in your Network Marketing or other business (or really anything you do in your life).  Soak them up and run with them!  Please also make sure to share with your friends and fellow business owners.

Here you go -  The Top Ten Lessons Steve Jobs Taught Us – Enjoy!

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Comments (12)

  1. Eldridge DuFauchard Says:

    December 14th, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Hi Laura,

    One thing I’ve been living by now is pure faith! Faith in myself, faith in God, and faith in others!
    It’s scary sometimes because we don’t have a roadmap to connect the dots, but when we walk in faith and totally believe in ourselves 100%, anything is possible.

    Thank you
    Eldridge DuFauchard ..Remember the Thoughts You Had Right Before You Got on a Rollercoaster?

  2. Steve Says:

    December 14th, 2011 at 8:53 am

    You know Laura the most resonating line from the above paragraph is “And yet death is the destination we all share.”. How true these words are. We all know this but we hardly realize this. All the quotes have been put together in an ultimate fashion. I love this and feel lucky to come across this post. Thanks a ton!
    Steve ..The Distinctions between Expectation and Reality

  3. Bryan McHeyzer Says:

    December 19th, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Hi Laura,
    It is so true and still we seem to follow the 95% who live in quite desperation.
    Hopefully with posts like this more people will start to realise that we are here for a short time so make the most of it.

    Great post …. thanks for sharing.

    Cheers
    Bryan
    Bryan McHeyzer ..How Old Is Grandma?

  4. Dr. Robert Doebler Says:

    December 20th, 2011 at 6:24 am

    Hey Laura,

    Thank you for this. You know, I’ve always admired Steve jobs because of his vision and work ethic. He knew he had the ability to do something great and he put everything else aside and went for it. That’s why he is considered as one of the brightest minds of this generation. And rightfully so.

  5. Chester Delameter Says:

    December 21st, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Laura

    hanks for a great post. I went and read the article this is what I think this is one of the things that really stands out :”Find the most talented people to surround yourself with”. I think if you are in business you should find the best people to surround yourself with!! Lee Iacocca did that when he was at Ford & Crysler worked great for him!!

    Have a Great Day
    Chester
    Chester Delameter ..I really need to write a new blog!!

  6. Anna Says:

    December 23rd, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Great article and a perfect way to finish the old year and start the new one – with more power and ambition to succeed:)
    Anna ..cheap dentist

  7. Sharon Johnson Says:

    January 4th, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Thank You Laura
    For the great article, I read all the steps even copied and pasted them in a note pad to read when ever I need a pick me up. Also watch the video Steve Jobs was a great thinker
    Thank You Again
    Sharon
    Sharon Johnson ..Affiliate Marketing and what I learned

  8. Holly Says:

    January 17th, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Well I really like 2, 3 and 4, but then I went to the 2nd page and I really liked 5-10… So I think I will bookmark this page and come back and read it just for inspiration!! Thanks so much!! I bought the book about Steve Jobs and am working my way through it.. can’t wait to hear more about him!
    Holly ..Getting Older Sucks But It Doesn’t Have To

    LauraPaulson Reply:
    February 1st, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    @Holly, Hey Holly! That’s exactly what I did :) I believe it’s important that we are constantly exposing our minds to positive influence and just that quote I included in my post alone, Man! powerful stuff and really gets you thinking. But like anything, you have to keep coming back to it. Thanks, Laura

  9. Tammy Howard Says:

    February 17th, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I am new in Network Marketing. Here I have learned some important tips that will be very helpful for my business. I think it is possible for any person to do well in this business if he follows these information.
    Tammy Howard ..Wheatgrass Benefits

  10. Raena Lynn Says:

    February 29th, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Hi Laura,

    Thank you so much for sharing this article about the vision of Steve Jobs. I watched the speech he made highlighting many of these lessons, and it really hard to pick one as a favorite, becasue every single one is a gem.

    I remember his speech when he said this, “Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” TRUST AND FAITH! He told about his story and how he changed careers, more than once, and at the time didn’t realize where it would lead. I needed to hear this again. Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day stuff, we forget there is a much bigger picture!

    The man was extraordinary whether you agreed with him in certain areas…or not.

    Thanks!
    Raena Lynn
    Raena Lynn ..Mastermind Partner Program Re-Launch–It’s A Doozy!

  11. Akos Fintor Says:

    March 26th, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Hey there,

    Very powerful message. I actually just heard this quote on my Success Magazine CD by Darren Hardy.
    I absolutely love the quote: “Never fear failure”.

    That’s the key.

    thanks for the share, Laura!
    Akos

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