"Aim for the top, it's not crowded." - Richard KingI love this quote. Richard King is an accomplished lawyer, businessman, public speaker and former President of Rotary International. His more flashy background is his weekend life as a singer in Vegas, where he sang with the Rat Pack and married one of the dancers in his show. I admire him for his contributions to the seasonal events at the Oakland Temple, to local youth in the Bay Area, and to my brother Jeremie.
Now to comment on the quote. Aiming for the top requires passion. It requires one to work harder than others. It requires innovation, creativity, effectiveness, efficiency, and leadership. You must have longevity in pursuing these endeavors. Most important, you must gain the trust of others. Whether that's trust for relationships or creating a product that can be trusted to perform. People follow what they trust.
Donald Trump says to go big or go home. And trust me he's gone big and then had to go home a few times, when projects have failed. Aiming for the top is no different. It's not crowded but it's a steep climb and it's possible you will fall. Don't let the fear of failure hold you back. When we were children we would jump off anything, touch any little critter, and try anything. We were fearless. Let's return to our childhood and be fearless, passionate leaders as we aim for the top.
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