Jockey Calvin Borel, nicknamed “Bo-Rail”, rode Mine That Bird to victory in Saturday’s Run For the Roses. Mine That Bird had 50-1 odds of being a winner in the Kentucky Derby held Saturday, May 1st. They won in the most surprising victory since the 1930’s. Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent’s astounding performance after being mocked by the audience and judges, now is the subject most downloaded video from uTube.
Calvin Borel’s professional work history? He’s worked 25 years to become an overnight sensation. The 2009 Kentucky Derby is not the first time he had guided a horse to victory. It is not the first horse that won whose odds of winning made the victory stunning.
Susan Boyle has been singing in amateur performances for about 20 years. Her April performance on Britain’s Got Talent is not the first time she has stunned crowds with her ability. It was the first time she got international attention.
Everyday, someone sends me an email to tell me how they can make me an overnight success if I follow their plan. Everyday on Twitter, someone follows me and then attempts to tempt me with their formula for making a fortune using Twitter. An overnight success rarely happens overnight. I’m not saying that it never happens. I’m just saying that most of the time, years of work went into making the dream come true.
“Overnight” is that moment in time when opportunity, hard work, and preparation all come together in that defining moment in history. It is that moment when you are taken seriously and all of the effort that you have put into your work is recognized. It is the moment when all the perfect conditions come together and you are ready to meet the challenge.
Are you prepared for your challenge as business owner? Take the following short assessment and rate yourself in 10 critical areas for business development and success. I will personally get back to you with the results. Are You Ready For The Challenge?
Leah Henderson, President
“The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.” – Bertrand Russel
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So good to meet you at the Atlanta blogger meet-up group!