8 Secrets to Success - Richard St. John at TED

Richard St. John spent 7 years and 500 interview to answer the question:

What leads to success?

1. Passion - (the true amateur - amore)


2. Work - hard work (but having fun workafrolics)


3. Good - get really good at something


4. Focus - drill deep - find the source


5. Push - the boundaries, push your limits


6. Serve - where do you add value?


7. Ideas - innovation, bring your brain to the game


8. Persistence - (CRAP: criticism, rejection assholes and pressure)