A book written in 1901 by a British woman essayist may offer some insights as to why some people are successful. How They Succeeded: Life Stories of Successful Men Told by Themselves by British novelist Amelia E. Barr (1831-1919) has some notable “words of counsel” that have been echoed through the ages by successful people like Thoreau, Tchaikovsky, and Ray Bradbury. Ms. Barr herself is an example of the precepts she offers; she attained critical recognition at the age of 52 after losing her husband and three of her six children to a yellow fever epidemic. She followed the advice of her own “Tips for Success” by perseverance and patience. Read the entire article here: 9 Rules for Success by British Novelist Amelia E. Barr, 1901
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