Success explained in three minutes

Richard St. John distills the results of seven years of research interviewing some of the world’s most successful people into a three minute slideshow presentation at a 2005 Ted Talk.

One Play at a Time

Life can be compared to many different competitive games including soccer, football, boxing, basketball and baseball. While there are many similarities, the main difference is that instead of playing against another team or individual, we are in a constant battle with ourselves and with our emotions. In competition, as well as in life, our ability to control our thoughts and our actions determines our success.

Some of us live a life replete with joy and others with anguish. Life presents different challenges to all and there are no two lives which are exactly the same. Similarly, no two games in a season are exactly alike. During this incredible journey we call life, as in competitive sport, it’s not the circumstances which arise, rather our response to them which makes the difference. Read more

Interview with Drew Rozell

The following interview is an excerpt from the 2002 top-selling eBook, Success: A Spiritual Matter, compiled by 10 Million Clicks For Peace co-founder, Rick Beneteau.

Your History

Many of our values come directly from our childhood and upbringing. What are the most important values you feel you still carry today from your parents and other family members, friends, teachers etc.?

When I think back to my experience growing up and what was unique about my family compared to the others I saw, the fact that my parents allowed me so much freedom stands out. Unlike most of my friends, I never had a curfew. I was never grounded. Even though both my parents were teachers, neither of them ever asked me if my day’s homework was completed. More often than not, I was able to make my own decisions and would have to deal with the consequences. Read more