There are probably a lot of secrets to success. The thing that comes to mind first is that you can't really rely on anything more than you can rely on your own hard work, and sticking with it. I think that this is true, no matter what you are striving to be successful in, whether business, entrepreneurship, or even your relationship. It takes discipline and work.
I don't remember much about Calvin Coolidge, other than this one quote. I've seen several variations of it, with the wording slightly different, but this is what he said, in a nutshell:
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common that unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "Press On" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
You may disagree with him. But you can't disagree with him much. I wish I'd have said it first.
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