Last 5 minutes

Author: Sun Xuguang
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: A must-read for employees of top-tier companies, a classic on self-motivation for outstanding individuals
Failure is a wolf; the faster you run, the faster it chases. The only way to conquer failure is to fight it, persist to the end, until—the last five minutes.
Amway’s success today was not achieved without challenges. In fact, we have faced many difficulties and problems, but we have the courage to face them. As for the so-called secret, it’s actually quite simple—it mainly stems from our ability to continuously summarize the experience of predecessors and combine these lessons with an unyielding spirit. As long as we persevere, success is inevitable. —Steve W. Anthony, Chairman of the Amway Global Board of Directors
Salespeople must master themselves, understand human nature, and enjoy interacting with people. They must stand up and speak eloquently—even if others think it’s foolish—because they must persist to the end. Almost all buyers will reject you at first, so excellent salespeople will persist until the buyer nods in agreement. —William Wrigley Jr., Founder of Wrigley’s Gum
Why do some people grow stronger in the face of adversity, while others collapse under pressure? Why do some companies weather crises while others teeter on the brink of bankruptcy? What factors ultimately determine success and failure? Anyone who persists and ultimately wins believes in these principles:
● Difficulties are inevitable;
● Every difficulty is temporary;
● Every difficulty hides an opportunity;
● Persistence leads to victory.
Only those who persevere will succeed, while those who give up halfway are destined to fail. All life wisdom and business experience tell us:
● Successful employees persist, while failing employees give up;
● Successful managers persist, while failing managers give up;
● Successful entrepreneurs persist, while unemployed entrepreneurs give up;
● Successful companies persist, while failing companies give up.
Every success comes from facing difficulties with a positive attitude and persisting to the end. Success belongs to those who persevere until—the last five minutes!