PEORIA MAGAZINE August 2022

WHY IS THE LION THE KING OF THE JUNGLE?

to the lack of sticktoitiveness; and lack of consistency. Executing small daily actions consistently is critical to achieving success. I always tell my staff if you fail to do the small things you will not be able to succeed at doing big the things. HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE CAN OVERCOME FAILURES Failure is going tohappen. Noonewins every time. If you plan to be successful, you must accept this fact and develop a mindset that allows you to bounce back. Successful people ultimately view their failures as a necessary ingredient in their successes. Through failure, you learn the meaning of resilience.

Many people think success means you win all the time, but success is actually the process of overcoming a series of failures. People always want a shortcut. They want the secret to get rich quick. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut to success. People who are highly successful give 150%. When it comes to achieving success, giving 100%makes you average. Everyone who is truly trying to achieve their goal is going to give 100%. Your competitive advantage comes through your willingness to give that extra 50%. Followyourdreamsandfindsomething that inspires you. Many people start a business to make money, but they do not enjoy what they do. I work every day because I love what I do. I love the

challenges I face, and I love overcoming the obstacles I face. I am passionate about the impact my business has on the communities I serve, and that is a great motivator for me. Find something you are passionate about and never give up on your dreams.

Dee Brown is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, philanthropist and host of the WTVP program “Self-Made with Dee Brown CEO.” A

member of the Forbes Business Council, he is president and CEO of The P3 Group Inc. in Memphis, the nation’s largest minority-owned

development and construction firm

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