That Was Helpful

 

 

“You can have anything in life you want, as long as you

help enough people get what they want.”

Zig Ziglar

1926-2012

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You know by now that I love quotes. This one from Zig Ziglar is not just a quote for me; it is a statement I live by. I believe it is so true. Successful people learn that the more value you can add to people, the more value they add to you. It is a simple yet profound principle of life; as the author and speaker Les Brown states, “Help others achieve their dreams, and you will achieve yours.”

Success-minded people need to ask themselves, “What am I doing to help others?” The answer to this question can show you if you are moving toward your success or not. Author and speaker Brian Tracy said, “Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, ‘What’s in it for me?’” Look for those opportunities where you can give help and guidance to someone on their quest for success.

Unsuccessful people see any help they give to others as taking away from themselves. They see it as a burden and a distraction from their success. Successful people learn that you are depositing into your success account each time you help others succeed. Yes, you cannot help everybody at once, but you can help those the Lord has placed in your path. Former President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) said, “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” Focus on those you can help and trust God to do the rest.

One of the things I love about writing and mentoring is that I can help young people succeed in life. Each time I have seen someone who I had the privilege to help achieve their dream, I feel the satisfaction of success myself. It is as the author and Christian counselor Alan Loy McGinnis (1933-2005) said, “There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being – to help someone succeed.”

You don’t have to be a writer or counselor to be helpful to others. Businesspeople, clergy, those in the medical professions, arts, law, and education can all help those looking to succeed in your area of work. Take others under your wing, encourage, guide, and advise others on how they can be the best. Never feel they are competing with you. When you help others to succeed, you always end up the winner.

 

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