Dear John,
A past issue of Psychology Today detailed a study of 1,139 CEOs of the Fortune 2,000 companies. Their average income was $356,000, which is not surprising.
However, one thing that will surprise many people is to learn that these high achievers' number- one priority was their family, and their number-one asset was their integrity.
In addition, over 90% of them exercised regularly, did not smoke, and most of them could give their cholesterol level. In other words, they lived quite a well-balanced life.
This, to a large degree, destroys the old myth about the top executives, doesn't it? How they are so devoted to their jobs that they neglect their health, their families and anything that has anything to do with not making money or doing their job.
In short, these men are successful in their personal, family and business lives. They take care of their health and their priorities are well-placed.
Countless other studies substantiate the fact that a balanced life is significantly important, not only for our health, but for success in our chosen careers and with our families.
Obviously, there are numerous other factors involved.
Research conclusively proves that people who have reached the top are people of integrity. They also are intelligent and, in most cases, well-educated.
In addition, their ambition, their profession and their position require that they be good students who stay abreast with current events. Most of them love and even have a passion for what they do.
In other words, it takes a balance of skill, talent, good qualities and hard work to win in every area of life. This enables them to acquire many of the things money will buy, and even more of the things money won't buy.
You were Born to Win, so go ahead and Live to Win!
Tom
PS - Quote of the Day: “Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life - all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.” — Zig Ziglar
PPS: Dad liked to say, "Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation." You can use the same tool he used to be prepared: the Ziglar Performance Planner. Click here to check it out!
