How to learn to live strongly

1. When you have two options, choose two

We tend to think that several options should always choose only one. But why?

When I went, I always say: "Either learn or to do business." However, I study for three time founded their own companies. Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Richard Branson - they did not stop on something one.

Peter Diamandis

So, when you offer a vanilla or chocolate ice cream to choose from, boldly say, "Both." The more you have projects, the greater the chances of success.

2. If you are denied, you need to turn to someone to a higher level

We often hear "no" in response to his request because the person to whom we turn is not authorized to say "yes". Consent can only be one who is at the top of the ladder.

Diamandis took 10 years to get permission for their company Zero Gravity Corporation, which organizes flights in weightlessness. Due to the large number of risks, none of mid-level officials did not give consent. In the end only managed to agree with the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration.

3. Patience - well, and perseverance - better

What is the use of patience, if you do not have perseverance? Any bold initiatives need hard workSo persistence - the basis for success. This skill does not give up, even when everyone tells you that you will not succeed.

More the "supernormal" can be called courage or fortitude, that helps you do not stop and do not give in to difficulties. Do not forget that failure is inevitable only when you gave up.

4. Work only with those who are ideally suited for your team

In our era of excess, when you can get everything that you want and when you want, you should not settle for less. Insist on the best.

If someone in your organization does not meet your requirements, do not suffer and do not try to "fix". It is better to find someone that is fully consistent with the values ​​and opinions of your team. Think about it, what better to spend time to work with those who are close to you in spirit, or to attempt to resolve the problem of those who do not fit you?

5. The best way to predict the future - to create it yourself

The future is not predetermined. It takes place as a result of our actions, the decisions that we make, and those risksTo which we go. And is an entrepreneur, in fact, does not try to predict the future? He clearly represents what wants to see him, and then to turn their ideas into reality.

6. Expert opinion - it is not the ultimate truth

For example, in 1714, the longitude, the Commission (a body established by the UK government and consisting of the best astronomers of time) are not awarded the prize watchmaker John Harrison, although its tool for determining longitude met all requirements. Just committee members felt that the award should receive an astronomer.

Experts often do not encourage someone's radical solutions. After all, new inventions that will completely change the established system, will lead to the fact that these experts themselves will be former experts. So, do not always rely on their opinion.

7. Most breakthroughs at first seem crazy ideas

For example, the computer that runs 50% faster than last year's model - is predictable and even expected. But the transition from computers on the basis of electron tubes for computer equipment for silicon chips - it's a real breakthrough.

So try to answer this question: Did you give the opportunity to its employees to test their crazy ideas? Did you experiment with these ideas yourself? If you try not to risk and stick to proven solutions, you are doomed to forward movement and big breakthroughs you can not see.

8. If it was easy, everything would have been done to you

When the five billion people have access to Google and Amazon, you can be sure that everything is simple already done.

But if you're working on what's really important to you, even if it takes you a lot of energy, and no one else does not do so, then you are on the right track. Do not be afraid of hard work. Think of it as an indication of a trail you leave in history.

9. The most valuable resource - a fervent mind

To achieve something, you need all three components: people, technology and money. If your team the right people and you have enough money, you can create a technology - it is called "innovation." If you have people and technology, you can attract funding - this is called "venture capital." But neither money nor technology, without human perseverance and enthusiasm, will never be able to change the world.

Picking up for some bold idea, be prepared that you have to spend it all his energy and attention to maintain motivation for decades. And this is possible only if you with all my heart dedicated.

I was lucky, I found my main passion in childhood. I watched the landing on the moon "Apollo 11" in July 1969 and realized that I wanted to get into space and pull out to their friends. So listen to your heart and do not forget about your dreams.

Peter Diamandis