Comments on: The Secrets of Success http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:55:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Andre http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Andre Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:21:52 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-210 Great stuff everyone... It all seems to come down to what the point of emphasis is here, given the context of the TED video (an UNDERPRIVILEGED teenager asking what she needs to do to achieve success in life). The purpose therefore is not to dismiss the importance of some tools compared to others, which would lead to missing the point of the video - and eventually having the wrong debate... To me it's a case of "You can STILL do it [even if you don't have such and such]" really (and not so much one of "You could still fail [even though you have such and such])... Obviously, all the "secrets" mentioned in the video (passion, hard work, especially mum :)) are supposed to harden the will to "learn" in order to succeed. Great stuff everyone…
It all seems to come down to what the point of emphasis is here, given the context of the TED video (an UNDERPRIVILEGED teenager asking what she needs to do to achieve success in life).
The purpose therefore is not to dismiss the importance of some tools compared to others, which would lead to missing the point of the video – and eventually having the wrong debate…
To me it’s a case of “You can STILL do it [even if you don't have such and such]” really (and not so much one of “You could still fail [even though you have such and such])…
Obviously, all the “secrets” mentioned in the video (passion, hard work, especially mum :) ) are supposed to harden the will to “learn” in order to succeed.

]]> By: finance blog http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-188 finance blog Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:34:03 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-188 Good read. Good read.

]]> By: John http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-98 John Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:41:08 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-98 Sandy et al, I don't think I ever said that academic qualifications were the be all and end all of business proficiency, and we can get into a name-dropping battle of who has succeeded with or without qualifications. But that would be tedious. The single point I was making was in response the the original poster's comments that business plans, and capital were less important than drive and desire. To my mind at least, this is clearly a nonsense. I can desire something till I'm blue in the face, and strive to get it 24hrs a day, but without the requisite business structure I will, in all likelihood, go nowhere. I agree that the video is compelling, and yes it made me feel great, as is its intention, but to say that marketing plans and business plans, and capital, are useless... I'm sorry, that's just naive, and the mindset of a small businessman. If you want to remain a small business fine, if you want to grow to a big business... plan! Sandy et al, I don’t think I ever said that academic qualifications were the be all and end all of business proficiency, and we can get into a name-dropping battle of who has succeeded with or without qualifications. But that would be tedious. The single point I was making was in response the the original poster’s comments that business plans, and capital were less important than drive and desire. To my mind at least, this is clearly a nonsense. I can desire something till I’m blue in the face, and strive to get it 24hrs a day, but without the requisite business structure I will, in all likelihood, go nowhere. I agree that the video is compelling, and yes it made me feel great, as is its intention, but to say that marketing plans and business plans, and capital, are useless… I’m sorry, that’s just naive, and the mindset of a small businessman. If you want to remain a small business fine, if you want to grow to a big business… plan!

]]> By: Sandy_and_rough http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Sandy_and_rough Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:24:02 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-97 I really love TED events because you learn a lot for just sitting in and listening for a few minutes. I wish I could attend one, but what's the point when I can download great TED tutorials and learn from them, right? @John: Of course, MBAs and other management skills are helpful but these are not necessary. Anybody can create a sound business plan but yet didn't turn out very well. Why? Because some lacks persistence. It's all it takes. Business management skills (specifically those you earned from universities) are very helpful, because they complement your persistence and attitude toward reaching your goal: to succeed. But it never really had been a pre-requisite. It is true that almost all of the Fortune 500's CEOs have MBAs but most big companies nowadays are open to having leaders that obtain more credit to experience than some degrees they have earned from a management school. Take, for instance, the case of IBM's Samuel Palmisano who didn't even have a post-graduate degree and yet was able to gain IBM's top executive position. He's a very successful CEO. I really love TED events because you learn a lot for just sitting in and listening for a few minutes. I wish I could attend one, but what’s the point when I can download great TED tutorials and learn from them, right?

@John: Of course, MBAs and other management skills are helpful but these are not necessary. Anybody can create a sound business plan but yet didn’t turn out very well. Why? Because some lacks persistence. It’s all it takes. Business management skills (specifically those you earned from universities) are very helpful, because they complement your persistence and attitude toward reaching your goal: to succeed. But it never really had been a pre-requisite.

It is true that almost all of the Fortune 500’s CEOs have MBAs but most big companies nowadays are open to having leaders that obtain more credit to experience than some degrees they have earned from a management school. Take, for instance, the case of IBM’s Samuel Palmisano who didn’t even have a post-graduate degree and yet was able to gain IBM’s top executive position. He’s a very successful CEO.

]]> By: Penny http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Penny Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:49:41 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-93 John, thank you for your responses and I agree whole heartedly that the more knowledge gained, the more chance you stand of being a success. Having said that, I do not agree that a good bit of business knowledge needs to be in the form of an MBA or equivalent, hands on business knowledge is often much of an equal if not better in my experience. Some great comments coming out though...anyone else have any others to contribute? John, thank you for your responses and I agree whole heartedly that the more knowledge gained, the more chance you stand of being a success. Having said that, I do not agree that a good bit of business knowledge needs to be in the form of an MBA or equivalent, hands on business knowledge is often much of an equal if not better in my experience. Some great comments coming out though…anyone else have any others to contribute?

]]> By: John http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-87 John Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:21:08 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-87 By the way, just as an addendum to Garett's post, and Marie's endorsement... I think it's dangerous to say that business plans and MBAs are useless. Of course they serve a purpose, otherwise why would people do them? Come on, be serious. Do you really think that BIll Gates didn't have a business plans when he went to the bank for his first bank loan? THere are more CEOs of huge companies with MBAs than without them, so clearly they are useful... sorry for the rant, but let's be balanced here. This is a great video, but passion and determination are all well and good, and even better when accompanied by a bit of business knowledge! By the way, just as an addendum to Garett’s post, and Marie’s endorsement… I think it’s dangerous to say that business plans and MBAs are useless. Of course they serve a purpose, otherwise why would people do them? Come on, be serious. Do you really think that BIll Gates didn’t have a business plans when he went to the bank for his first bank loan? THere are more CEOs of huge companies with MBAs than without them, so clearly they are useful… sorry for the rant, but let’s be balanced here. This is a great video, but passion and determination are all well and good, and even better when accompanied by a bit of business knowledge!

]]> By: John http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-85 John Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:14:40 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-85 Excellent video! Yes, I think the trouble is that when we start out in business, we do what we think business people ought to do, and if we are taking bank loans, we have to do what the bank expects us to do as well. But then on top of all of that we have to do all of these things too. Some of them are common sense, and if we are truly passionate about our business idea, we will do them automatically. But some of them aren't, and that's where I think this video is really useful; it encompasses all aspects from all angles. Thanks for posting this, I learned quite a bit in 3 short minutes of video! Excellent video! Yes, I think the trouble is that when we start out in business, we do what we think business people ought to do, and if we are taking bank loans, we have to do what the bank expects us to do as well. But then on top of all of that we have to do all of these things too. Some of them are common sense, and if we are truly passionate about our business idea, we will do them automatically. But some of them aren’t, and that’s where I think this video is really useful; it encompasses all aspects from all angles. Thanks for posting this, I learned quite a bit in 3 short minutes of video!

]]> By: Marie http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Marie Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:08:41 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-84 You know what? I agree with what Garett said. Hard work, be focused, be passionate, practice to be good at something, pushing yourself, serving others, persistence, come up with great ideas, These are things that we all could achieve, develop, instill and do. In effect, we all could be successful, and we do not really need MBAs and venture capital for it! You know what? I agree with what Garett said. Hard work, be focused, be passionate, practice to be good at something, pushing yourself, serving others, persistence, come up with great ideas,

These are things that we all could achieve, develop, instill and do. In effect, we all could be successful, and we do not really need MBAs and venture capital for it!

]]> By: Penny http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Penny Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:59:48 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-82 It is so true about sweating out the marketing plan, I have been there, done that and got nowhere. It is a bank ploy to make you think you need capital! :) Perseverence is the key for definite, and if you have one nearby...a mum LOL It is so true about sweating out the marketing plan, I have been there, done that and got nowhere. It is a bank ploy to make you think you need capital! :) Perseverence is the key for definite, and if you have one nearby…a mum LOL

]]> By: GarettKilmore http://www.turnkey-designs.com/2010/02/the-secrets-of-success/comment-page-1/#comment-80 GarettKilmore Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:33:45 +0000 http://www.turnkey-designs.com/?p=257#comment-80 LOL! This one made me laugh too. But you know what the lesson here is? There is no magic formula to succeeding but it is not something that we ALL can't do. Most people sweat out the useless things: that right marketing plan, a sound business plan, capital(!!!) etc. etc. etc. But while all these helps, the key to success are really very simple :) Thanks for this video. I hope it serves as an eye-opener more than it serve as an entertaining piece :) LOL! This one made me laugh too. But you know what the lesson here is? There is no magic formula to succeeding but it is not something that we ALL can’t do.

Most people sweat out the useless things: that right marketing plan, a sound business plan, capital(!!!) etc. etc. etc. But while all these helps, the key to success are really very simple :)

Thanks for this video. I hope it serves as an eye-opener more than it serve as an entertaining piece :)

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