22. “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
Growing up in Harlem to Jamaican immigrants, he worked in a local baby furniture store and was a pretty average C student in school. He graduated from college with a BS in Geology and eventually served in the army for 35 years.
As was said earlier, there is no secret recipe for success. It does take much hard work to overcome speed bumps and hurdles that will be in your way. Achieving success is an uphill climb that not many people can endure, but by knowing that there will be difficulties ahead and visualizing where you might make mistakes can prepare you for even greater success.