September 18, 2009

One Step at a Time, You'll Get There


"One may walk over the highest mountain, one step at a time."

John Wanamaker
19th century retailer



It would be a mistake to see this as just another dreamy vision, not suited to the real world.

John Wanamaker was a realist and his life's work resulted in tremendous business success, none of which happened all at once.


I can think of no significant accomplishments that easily happen without tremendous effort, most all of which comes one step at a time.


Can you?

2 comments :

  1. That's why the lottery is so popular. You only have to take one step (buy the ticket) and while your chances of winning are abysmal, that is much easier than working hard at something as Wanamaker did.

    Hmmm, do you suppose Wanamaker made it because he wantedtomakeit more than most???

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