Most successful people I know are self made.

It's definitely necessary for someone to have the required qualifications for the job they want. I think the higher level jobs you should asessed firstly on what youve got to contribute to the job, not because you know such and such. However, I refuse to believe that its impossible for her to get a job because theyre all being given to people who know people, surely there's more to it than that.

Having said all that, far too many employers read far too much into how someone goes in a job interview. You might get someone who can ace a job interview, but isnt at all suited to the job theyre applying for. Another person might fall to pieces in a job interview but be perfect for the job.

Confidence is a virtue, but its not the only one.

Most of the people I know that have exceeded in business (their own or corporate), including myself, have very little in the way in formal qualifications. Most have some, but they have obtained them whilst on the job, prior skills recognition becomes very relevant.
The common theme is always Drive, Work ethic and Determination. It is poor practice to rely on a single skill set to get by, be it qualifications, trades, financial equity or connections. To be successful in business you need to utilise every advantage you can, who you know will only get you in the game, what you know will determine if you succeed.

This, of course, has to be balanced by saying that it's not everyone's goal to be successful in business. Some people are happy with a beach shack and baked beans for tea, and there sure as hell is nothing wrong with that. I often think of ten years ago, before my focus changed and I worked as a bar tender. I made less than I pay in tax now but spent most of my life drinking, playing in a band, surfing, snorkeling, and in bed with my now wife. All I wanted then was a freaking big house, my mates dad's bayliner and enough money in the bank that I didn't have to check my balance. I have all of that now (I actually bought the bayliner off him!) plus three beautiful daughters, but spend maybe 5% of my time doing the above...

Mackerel said...

Subsonic said...

cisco said...



"Success lies in living life in your own way."

Well said

Yes that's true. But I have four other people, my wife and daughters, that would like it their way too.

A bit of a conundrum. They need to take up the same ethic and release you to do yours and you release them to do theirs. What you might call a bond of freedom.

Family is one thing and individuality is another, but they are not exclusive of each other.

Yes, I can see what you are saying.
But at this young age (my daughters are 8, 4 and 7 months) they need me to provide the avenues to explore what their dreams are going to be.
Gymnastics, ballet, violin, dancing... The list is endless believe me. I want my babies to see the beauty of life, all of it, and find their own passions. From sitting on the jetty with dad catching blowies to performing on stage with the WA Ballet and everything and anything else their heart desires.

To do this, my wants take a back seat. I already got what I wanted. I'm only 32 - I'll be in my fifty's when my youngest is leaving home. Plenty of time to buy a yacht and bum around drinking and fishing ect.

The next 20 years is about giving them experiences that will make them decent and passionate and kind and devoted to being all they can be.

If it means I get to spend bugger all time fishing/surfing/drinking ect then so be it. I will work to be able to pay for it all and spend the rest of my time enjoying it with them.

Either that or I'll have some sort of severe mental breakdown from having 3 teenage daughters and none of it will make a lick of difference....

What a bout the Murdochs, it is just a coincidence that Lachlan's father is Rupert

Carantoc said...
Maybe she could get a job driving a 785 in the Pilbara.

Pit 3 to Unit 28, come in Maria. Maria, can you park over by the service truck and give us all some advice, in Mandarin, on the legal responsibilites of the economics of the English speaking Italian community in Paris - over

Carantoc- you sure you havent been working in Koolyanobbing, Wodgina, Sinclair, Sunrise Dam, or Cloudbreak?
I have heard almost exactly what you described at all these sites!

stephen

Cisco , sounds like you've just discovered privilege. I love it when conservatives realize that the parties they've been supporting for years are actively working against THEIR interests. Kind of a bad dream where they're being butt ****ed by Barnaby Joyce.....only they wake up.......and they're being butt ****ed by Barnaby Joyce. Cisco, you're going to need LUBE, lots of LUBE

Mackerel said...

Yes, I can see what you are saying.
But at this young age (my daughters are 8, 4 and 7 months) they need me to provide the avenues to explore what their dreams are going to be.
Gymnastics, ballet, violin, dancing... The list is endless believe me. I want my babies to see the beauty of life, all of it, and find their own passions. From sitting on the jetty with dad catching blowies to performing on stage with the WA Ballet and everything and anything else their heart desires.

To do this, my wants take a back seat. I already got what I wanted. I'm only 32 - I'll be in my fifty's when my youngest is leaving home. Plenty of time to buy a yacht and bum around drinking and fishing ect.

The next 20 years is about giving them experiences that will make them decent and passionate and kind and devoted to being all they can be.

If it means I get to spend bugger all time fishing/surfing/drinking ect then so be it. I will work to be able to pay for it all and spend the rest of my time enjoying it with them.

Either that or I'll have some sort of severe mental breakdown from having 3 teenage daughters and none of it will make a lick of difference....

I appreciate what you are saying. Family or love does come first.

Greater love hath no man than he who would lay his life down for another.

PaddlePig said...
what leads to success in my opinion is failure.

That is absolutely correct. No baby learns to walk with out falling over a lot.

Every NO is one step closer to a YES.

I look at my job as a hobby, family health and happiness everything else is irrelevant.